PikoParks – Nature-Oriented Mini-Parks in Residential Complexes
Concept and implementation of nature-oriented mini-parks (300–500 m²) with native flowering plants, deadwood, stone structures, and water features in residential neighborhoods. Consulting, planning, and realization by the Nature Garden Team of the Foundation for People and the Environment upon expression of interest.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Promotion of biodiversity in urban residential complexes through the creation of naturalistic mini-parks as green oases for people and animals, as well as strengthening social cohesion within the neighborhood.
Eligible expenses
- Consulting and planning
- Planting and material costs
- Implementation services by gardening and landscaping
Non-eligible expenses
- Ongoing operating costs after construction
- Internal personnel costs of the foundation
Eligible to apply
- Companies
Funding requirements
- Interest in biodiversity promotion
- Provision of a suitable open space of at least 300 m²
- Willingness to cooperate with the Foundation for People and Environment
Documents required for application
- Letter of intent with project description
- Site plan of the open space
Evaluation criteria
- Site size and location quality
- Involvement of the local residents
- Implementation concept and sustainability aspects
Description
The initiative of the Foundation for People and the Environment promotes the creation of nature-oriented mini-parks in Berlin residential neighborhoods, transforming vacant areas of 300–500 m² into blooming oases for people and wildlife. Under the expert guidance of the natural garden team, diverse structures are created from native flowering plants, deadwood, dry stone walls, and water features, providing both refuge for insects and birds as well as attractive meeting places. Through participatory planting activities and informational signage, residents’ connection to the neighborhood grows, while ecological aspects such as biodiversity promotion and climate adaptation are effectively implemented. Award-winning pilot projects in Reinickendorf, Köpenick, and Mitte demonstrate the concept’s effectiveness in the urban environment.
Funding is provided to housing cooperatives, housing companies, and other residential facility operators interested in sustainable neighborhood greening. Requirements include the provision of a suitable open space, willingness to cooperate with the foundation, and a brief letter of intent including a site plan. Grants cover consulting, planning, materials, and implementation services by garden and landscape construction, while ongoing operating costs are not eligible for funding. Evaluation criteria include area size, site quality, resident involvement, and sustainability aspects. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, offering the opportunity to ecologically enhance urban green spaces and sustainably strengthen social cohesion within the neighborhood.
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