The investment at Wincentego Witosa Street in Krakow, as part of LIFE PACT, confirmed that green infrastructure can effectively integrate retention, recreational and social functions in urban areas with high traffic intensity. The project showed that even in difficult spatial conditions – with existing underground infrastructure, heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and limited space – it is possible to implement […]

The implementation of the LIFE PACT project at Primary School No. 2 on Strzelców Street in Krakow has contributed to the creation of a multifunctional, friendly educational and recreational space, which also serves an adaptive function in the face of climate change. Thanks to the construction of rain gardens with a total area of 11.26 m² and a capacity of 3.41 m³, it is possible to retain, purify and gradually release rainwater to [...]

In the southern part of Kuźnica Kołłątajowska Park on Banacha Street in Krakow, an investment was carried out as part of the LIFE PACT project, implementing nature-based solutions to improve the city's resilience to climate change. The project included the construction of a rain garden, increased rainwater retention, increased biodiversity, and the integration of recreational functions with environmental education. The location was chosen after analysing residents' submissions and [...]

On June 5, we celebrate World Environment Day – a global event that highlights the need to implement adaptive solutions to climate change and to manage urban resources sustainably. This year, the Water Infrastructure Authority in Kraków, together with the LIFE PACT project – The Human Factor. Adapting Cities for Tomorrow’s Needs, is actively participating in the celebrations, showcasing practical actions aimed at increasing […]

The Water Infrastructure Authority, as part of the project “LIFE PACT – The Human Factor. Adapting Cities for Tomorrow,” is launching an investment at Primary School No. 2, located at 5a Strzelców Street. The contract for the construction work was signed on May 20, 2025, and the site was handed over on May 21, 2025. All work is expected to be completed within the time frame of no later than […]

As part of the LIFE PACT project, the Water Infrastructure Authority in Kraków has started an investment in Kuźnica Kołłątajowska Park, in the square between Banacha and Kuźnica Kołłątajowska streets. The contract was signed on April 25, 2025, work began after the construction site was handed over, and is scheduled to last until July 31, 2025. The contractor is obliged to be ready to carry out the works from the day of the agreement […]

On April 29, 2025, a contract was signed for the implementation of an investment at Witosa Street in the Podgórze Duchackie district. Work began immediately after the site was handed over and will continue until July 31, 2025. The scope of the project includes the construction of a public pedestrian pathway, reconstruction of the sidewalk, installation of small architectural elements (benches, trash bins, hammocks), and the construction of a stormwater drainage connection. […]

On the site of the former market square, covered with concrete pavement at the intersection of Chełmońskiego and Ehrenberga Streets, the implementation of the LIFE PACT project has been completed. The aim of the project was to implement nature-based solutions that increase the city's resilience to the effects of climate change. The project combined the former character of the place with adaptation measures. The location was chosen after extensive public consultations and analysis of over [...]

The development of the space between Monte Cassino, Szwedzka and Dębowa Streets is an example of the implementation of practical climate change adaptation measures as part of the LIFE PACT project. The initiative harmoniously combines recreational functions with adaptation solutions, which is the result of an interactive approach to project planning and management. The area on Monte Cassino Street was selected through public consultation from among several dozen locations [...]

The character of the space between Monte Cassino, Szwedzka, and Dębowa streets was decided by residents during workshops conducted by employees of the Climate-Energy-Water Management unit as part of the “Life Pact” project. The same applies to the landscaping of the area at Chełmońskiego Street, where a concrete square will be transformed into a green space for meetings and relaxation. The completion of the works is scheduled for mid-December. As part of the “Life […]