Veszprém has reached an important milestone within the BiodiverCity project: the city’s first small-scale rain garden was completed at the end of last week. The intervention supports both climate adaptation and community-driven green space development by capturing rainwater, easing runoff during heavy showers, and strengthening local biodiversity.
With the recent rainfall, the installation is already proving its effectiveness. Water collects in the newly formed basin and infiltrates more slowly, reducing the load on paved surfaces and helping to retain moisture in the soil.
Pictures by RÉT - Regeneratív Élőhely Tervezés
Co-created with the Local Group
The test action was carried out with the active involvement of the URBACT Local Group (ULG). Members contributed through joint planning, site visits and hands-on support. The activity will conclude with a community planting event, giving residents the opportunity to help establish the rain garden’s vegetation themselves. This not only enhances long-term sustainability but also deepens local engagement.
Visibility and Local Interest
The initiative has attracted considerable attention in the city. A film crew from Veszprém TV visited the site and produced a report on the creation and purpose of the rain garden. This media coverage helps raise awareness of how BiodiverCity promotes nature-based solutions and strengthens urban resilience in practice.
