{"id":40713,"date":"2026-03-15T19:10:13","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:10:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/40713\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T19:10:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T19:10:13","slug":"less-concrete-more-greenery-central-avenue-is-to-be-built-in-warsaw","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/40713\/","title":{"rendered":"Less concrete, more greenery. Central Avenue is to be built in Warsaw"},"content":{"rendered":"

The pedestrian walkway between Warsaw Central Station and the Palace of Culture and Science is soon to be transformed beyond recognition. A new Central Avenue is to be created there, for which the city has allocated 5 million zlotys. The concrete, uneven pavement will be replaced by a green promenade featuring new surfacing, lush vegetation and rest areas.<\/p>\n

New surface and cycle path<\/p>\n

The section running from the so-called \u2018frying pan\u2019 at the entrances to the Centrum Metro station towards Emilii Plater Street ranks among the busiest spots in the capital, yet for years it has left much to be desired. Concrete slabs make it difficult for pedestrians to get about, particularly for travellers dragging suitcases between Warszawa Centralna and Warszawa \u015ar\u00f3dmie\u015bcie stations. According to the city authorities, these will soon be replaced by a smooth stone pavement in a colour scheme matching the surrounding buildings. Furthermore, cycling will be permitted along the I\u0142\u0142akowicz\u00f3wna passage. This will provide cyclists with a convenient, 300-metre route between Marsza\u0142kowska Street and Emilii Plater Street. The pedestrian zone will also see the return of the sundial positioned on the axis of the entrance to the Kinoteka. The new layout will be complemented by benches, pergolas and street furniture, making stopping and resting more comfortable and pleasant than before.<\/p>\n

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Central Avenue in Warsaw<\/p>\n

One of the biggest changes will be a significantly greater number of plants. The existing landscape has been dominated by hard surfaces, but will soon give way to flowerbeds full of shrubs, perennials and ornamental grasses. The plantings will include, amongst others, dogwoods, snowbells, ground-cover roses, holly, bouquet hydrangeas and spindle trees. There will also be glossy cotoneasters, small-flowered tamarisk and narrow-leaved olive trees. The lower layer of greenery will be formed by perennial clematis, paridias, irises, yarrows, catnips, sage and anemones. The Central Avenue will be complemented by striking ornamental grasses, such as feather grass, fescue and miscanthus. Thanks to carefully selected species, this popular space will change with the seasons.<\/p>\n

Central Avenue with trees, shade and resting spots<\/p>\n

Trees will also be planted along the promenade. In areas with more available space, Freeman maples and Dutch lime trees will be planted. Where technical constraints limit the possibility of planting large specimens, smaller multi-stemmed varieties will be used. These will include Persian pears and \u2018The Bride\u2019 ornamental cherries. In total, around 40 trees will be added along the promenade. Once some of the concrete slabs have been removed, the green space will increase by approximately 800 square metres. Walkers will enjoy more greenery, along with shade and more pleasant resting spots. The atmosphere of an urban garden will be complemented by four pergolas covered in climbing plants, including fragrant grapevines and milin, creating new, intimate spots for a brief stop on the way through the bustling city centre.<\/p>\n

Source: Warsaw City Roads Authority<\/a><\/p>\n

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