GreenEsteem Living Lab in Konin, Poland: A City in Transition

About Konin: 

Konin is a post-industrial city located in central Poland. It is the third largest city in the Greater Poland Voivodeship, with a population of approximately 66,000. Since 2020, Konin has been undergoing an energy, economic, and social transformation. As a regional leader, Konin, together with its residents, has created an ambitious program – the City Development Strategy, the main goal of which is to put the city on a New Development Path, expressed through the vision of a Green Energy City.

Thanks to its natural resources, ongoing initiatives, and ongoing projects, Konin has the potential to become a thriving renewable energy center and a good place for its residents to live and thrive. In line with the vision set forth in the Development Strategy, the city is transforming into a climate-neutral, environmentally friendly, and attractive place for residents.

Improving the quality of life for residents is a key priority, which includes the revitalization of urban spaces, particularly post-industrial areas and large modernist housing estates. Nature-based solutions (NBS), implemented in collaboration with social partners, play an important role in this revitalization process. The city authorities place great emphasis on long-term collaboration with non-governmental organizations. This commitment is evident in Konin’s ongoing collaboration with NGOs, aimed at meeting the needs of the community and improving the quality of life of its residents. The city strives to create an environment conducive to the health of its residents. Konin is not afraid to take responsibility for its future and is taking concrete steps towards ecology.

Konin is a place pulsating with the energy of modern, human- and environmentally-friendly technologies, as well as the energy of interpersonal relationships, creativity, and entrepreneurship. It is a healthy city full of greenery, recreational areas, and ecological solutions. A city where the energy of people unites with the energy of nature. All of these qualities of Konin support the implementation of the GreenEsteem project, which focuses on the collaborative assessment, collaborative creation, and collaborative design of urban spaces in harmony with nature.

Living Lab Activities: What to expect!

In this project, together with civil society, entrepreneurs, residents, and NGOs, We will explore how we can support the design and implementation of nature-based solutions. We will be looking for volunteers to participate in our workshops soon! Stay tuned!

Interested to participate?

Take a look at the social media of the City of Konin and AMU.