A rain garden was built in Livada City, Satu Mare County, as part of the project “SPONGECITY – Improving the capacity of cities to adapt to climate change by testing and promoting the “Sponge City” methodology at a transnational level”. The rain garden in Livada is a unique project in the county, a demonstration of how water can be collected and infiltrated into the soil, reducing the risk of flooding and providing a green space that improves the appearance of the urban environment. The project represents an example for cities adapting to climate change, combining research with practical application. The installed sensors measure humidity, soil water potential and depth, as well as soil temperature, and the data collected is analyzed and compared with those collected from 3 other rain gardens built in Europe through the same project. The rain garden in Livada demonstrates that investments in green infrastructure can bring benefits to the environment and for the community.
The project “SPONGECITY – Improving the capacity of cities to adapt to climate change by testing and promoting the “Sponge City” methodology at a transnational level” has as its main objective the analysis of hydroclimatic characteristics and practices in the field of water management in 12 communities, the creation of a model to support the planning of urban water management measures, the testing and promotion of instruments through the participatory development of local action plans, feasibility studies and small-scale investments. 13 partners are involved in the implementation of the project, and the associated strategic partner of Satu Mare County I.D.A. within this project is the City of Livada. The project is financed by the Danube Region Program, has a total value of 2,028,509.20 EUR, and the budget allocated to the Association within this project is 164,500 EUR.
