On 29 April 2026, the Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association organized a public presentation and a training session for citizens in the city of Livada, within the Sponge City project.
During the two sessions, the “Sponge City” concept was presented, a modern approach that proposes transforming cities into ecosystems capable of naturally managing rainwater. Participants had the opportunity to better understand how climate change affects our cities and why it is essential to rethink the way we build and use urban space. The toolbox developed within the project was also presented, as well as the rain garden implemented in Livada, equipped with sensors that monitor in real time the amount of water, infiltration speed and soil behavior, providing valuable data for future urban interventions. The action plan developed within the project, which includes concrete measures for climate change adaptation in the city of Livada, was also an important topic of the two meetings.
The public presentation and citizen training represent important steps for involving the local community and increasing awareness regarding sustainable solutions for climate change adaptation.
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” aims to analyse hydro-climatic characteristics and water management practices in 12 communities, to create a model supporting the planning of urban water management measures, and to test and promote tools through participatory development of local action plans, feasibility studies and small-scale investments. 13 partners are involved in the project implementation, and the strategic associated partner of the Satu Mare County Intercommunity Development Association is the city of Livada. The project is funded by the Danube Region Programme, has a total value of 2,028,509.20 eur, and the budget allocated to the association is 164,500 eur.
