Shaping a Greener Future for Peace Park: Zugdidi Stakeholder Meetings

Published on April 29, 2025

Between March 26–28, 2025, the city of Zugdidi hosted a series of stakeholder meetings focused on the future of Peace Park, the city’s pilot site within the GREENCITIES – Acting Together for Greener Cities project. These meetings were held under the Interreg NEXT Black Sea Basin Programme and were coordinated by Zugdidi City Hall.

Over three consecutive days, three separate meetings were held with a total of 60 participants, each session focusing on a different segment of the local community. Participants included government and institutional representatives (such as the Governor’s Office, Mayor’s Office, City Assembly, and the Public Defender), as well as civil society members, school principals, university students, journalists, technical experts, SMEs, environmental professionals, and local residents.

The meetings provided a platform for inclusive dialogue on the redevelopment of Peace Park. Participants explored how the park could become more accessible, ecologically rich, and socially valuable. Topics included green space management, public amenities, educational integration, and multifunctional use. A key focus was ensuring that diverse community needs and perspectives are reflected in the park’s design and future use.

By bringing together voices from across society—from decision-makers to youth and business owners—the sessions demonstrated how community-driven approaches can enrich green urban planning and foster stronger environmental stewardship.