Lodz as European Green Capital by 2020
Lodz as European Green Capital by 2020
Lodz as European Green Capital by 2020
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1.5 Conclusions<br />
The chapter presented background information about <strong>Lodz</strong>. Moreover, the environmental and social<br />
challenges were emph<strong>as</strong>ized in order to highlight the status quo. Currently the biggest challenges<br />
for <strong>Lodz</strong> are the reconstruction and revitalization of the valuable city center and implementation of<br />
initiatives that would make <strong>Lodz</strong> more sustainable. In addition, the chapter provided a brief<br />
description of a number of good practices already implemented in the city. The examples of<br />
activities carried out <strong>by</strong> local community prove that inhabitants are interested in the improvement of<br />
surrounding are<strong>as</strong> and living conditions in the city.<br />
Sustainable development takes time, preparation, commitment and patience. One can already<br />
observe many positive innovative trends in the city which should be taken into account, supported<br />
and further developed.<br />
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