Eloisa Espoo (Vibrant Espoo) is a project aimed at implementing meadow restoration and establishment measures, tree plantings, and potential afforestation projects in the Espoo area, while actively involving residents. The project will produce experiential environmental events, art, nature-focused actions, and information throughout 2024 and 2025. The project is implemented by the Cultural Cooperative Ziran. We are doing this in close cooperation with various units of the City of Espoo.
Background of the project (TBT)
On 7 December 2022, the Eloisa Espoo Operational Programme started when the Espoo City Council approved appropriations for the years 2023-2025 for planting trees, shrubs and other plants and establishing meadows. In addition, in its interim report on 12 September 2022, the Council stated that the use of the appropriation should be carried out in a “comprehensive cooperation with the city, municipalities, organizations, educational institutions and companies in accordance with the Espoo story”.
The objective of the operational programme is to increase the greenery, comfort and beauty of urban and organic spaces in the Espoo region to a large extent. At the same time, these green works are part of Espoo's climate change efforts. In accordance with the wishes of the Council, the use of the appropriation will be planned in cooperation with Sustainable Espoo and Events Communal Espoo cross-administrative programmes.
The aim is to increase Espoo residents' ownership of the local nature, improve the comfort and resilience of green spaces as climate change progresses, and to commit the people of Espoo to the maintenance of their residential areas through the eventful works planned and implemented in the OP.
Measures of the City of Espoo (TBC)
The Green Unit of the City of Espoo carries out measures to promote biodiversity and the well-being of the urban environment throughout the city. These professional activities are also part of the Eloisa Espoo programme.
In the near future, this website will tell you about the measures taken by the City of Espoo.
