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The Welsh city wants to increase the amount of plants in the urban area to meet its target by 2044<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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An animation of how Swansea’s Kingsway will look in the future.
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Swansea council is moving towards a greener city by increasing the percentage of vegetation in the city centre to meet their target by 2044.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy was developed by Swansea council with Natural Resources Wales (NRW<\/a>) and the Green Infrastructure Consultancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The strategy aims to increase Swansea city centre\u2019s greenery from 13% to 26% by 2030 and the tree canopy by 25% by 2044.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The renovations are part of a scheme to prepare Swansea for climate change, lowering the risk of flooding, bringing more biodiversity, cleaner air and water, and less CO2<\/sub>emissions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It will also help Swansea<\/a> become a more “economically prosperous hub” said the council, by encouraging the building of green infrastructures in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cllr Robert Francis-Davies, cabinet member for\u00a0investment, regeneration and tourism, said: \u201cHundreds of members of the public have fed into the creation of this exciting strategy – I thank them for their valuable input.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe overwhelming message from our public engagement was that city nature is important to people; it increases their enjoyment and the time they spend in the city centre.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Martyn Evans, head of South Wales operations for NRW, added that the project will provide the opportunity to create a vibrant city, improving the wellbeing of residents and visitors, while also making a home for wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Residents of Swansea have commented on the strategy, stating the council should have kept the road layout as it was, adding greenery to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sian Bevan, a Swansea resident, said: \u201cThey\u2019ve dug up and replanted so much greenery over the last 10 years with their ludicrous, never-ending road layout changes. Had they left things be, we may have had mature shrubs and trees by now, and a working road system.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Others believe that while the changes will be an hindrance for the community, they will eventually benefit Swansea.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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