Two currently neglected plots of land could be transformed into public green spaces. One is located in the Aviației neighbourhood, in District 1, while the other is on Ghidigeni Street, in District 5, close to the administrative border between Bucharest and Bragadiru.

The draft decisions transferring the plots to the district authorities are due to be debated at the Bucharest General Council meeting scheduled for July 29, 2026. If approved, the local administrations will be able to begin the procedures required for design, development and maintenance.

A vote by the General Council does not, however, mean that construction work will begin immediately. The right of administration must first be clarified, after which the technical documentation, permits and public procurement procedures will follow.

A plot on Nicolae Caramfil Street could become part of the future Aviației park

The first plot covers 944 square metres and is located at 52–54 Inginer Nicolae G. Caramfil Street, in an area that has developed rapidly in recent years. The property was recently added to the public domain of the Municipality of Bucharest and, under the new proposal, would be transferred to the District 1 administration.

The land is valued at approximately RON 1.57 million. According to the administrative documents, it is currently unused and affected by uncontrolled vegetation growth and illegal waste dumping. District 1 previously requested that the site be transferred so that a public park could be created, with the development costs covered by the local budget.

Its location is also important. The plot is situated next to other areas managed by District 1 and close to railway land, which could allow it to be included in a broader urban regeneration project.

District 1 has already approved plans for a park covering approximately 12,000 square metres in the Aviației neighbourhood. The 944-square-metre plot on Nicolae Caramfil Street is one of three areas that could form the future park. The others include a 5,081-square-metre plot managed by District 1 and approximately 6,000 square metres of state-owned land administered by the Romanian railway company CFR.

What the future park in Aviației could include

The larger project prepared by District 1 has an estimated value of approximately RON 10 million, excluding VAT. The park could include pedestrian paths, planted areas, a playground, a multifunctional sports court and an outdoor fitness area.

The approved local documentation also mentions a dedicated area for pets, relaxation spaces, street furniture, LED lighting and an automatic irrigation system. The project provides for the preservation of valuable existing trees and the addition of plant species adapted to the urban environment.

One of the more ambitious proposals involves building a pedestrian and bicycle footbridge over the railway line. This would provide safe access from neighbouring areas and reduce informal crossings over the railway infrastructure.

The project has not yet reached the construction stage. A partnership with the railway infrastructure administrator is required before the CFR-owned land can be used. This must be followed by a feasibility study, design work and a public tender for construction. In May, the Bucharest General Council authorised District 1 to conclude the partnership with CFR.

A park covering more than 17,000 square metres could be created on Ghidigeni Street

The second project concerns Ghidigeni Street – Section 2, in District 5. The plot covers 17,609 square metres, belongs to the public domain of the Municipality of Bucharest and is officially registered in the land records as a road.

The site stretches along the road connecting Bucharest with Bragadiru and currently includes pathways, areas of vegetation and sanitary protection zones. Its inventory value is approximately RON 10.5 million.

The District 5 Local Council requested that the property be transferred to its administration so it could be transformed into a public green space. A previous request had also been submitted for the same property, identified by cadastral number 246004.

The area has been affected by uncontrolled waste dumping, prompting the local authority to call for its clean-up and redevelopment. Bucharest City Hall announced earlier in the year that District 5 intended to create a park that would continue the green area already developed by the Bragadiru administration.

Who would benefit from the new District 5 park

The park on Ghidigeni Street would serve residents in the south-western part of District 5, as well as communities living near the border between Bucharest and Ilfov County.

Because of its length and location, the site could become a green corridor between residential areas developed in recent years. The local administration argues that the project would help prevent illegal dumping, improve the appearance of the neighbourhood and create an area for walking, recreation and outdoor activities.

Another stated objective is to reduce the urban heat island effect. Trees and planted areas can provide shade and help lower perceived temperatures during the summer, particularly in a neighbourhood where residential development has not always been accompanied by the creation of sufficiently large public spaces.

The final design of the park, its facilities and the total costs have not yet been established. These details will become available only after the land is officially transferred and the technical documentation is completed.

What happens after the General Council vote

If the proposals are approved by the Bucharest General Council, the two plots can be transferred to the District 1 and District 5 administrations. The district authorities will cover the development costs and will be required to preserve the public use of the sites.

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The Environment Directorate within Bucharest City Hall has expressed support for initiatives aimed at increasing the capital’s green space, provided that the existing vegetation is surveyed and protected. Any tree cutting or relocation would have to comply with the applicable legislation.

For Bucharest residents, the projects would mean recovering neglected land and transforming it into spaces accessible to the local community. However, several administrative stages remain before either park can open, and the available documents do not yet provide a firm completion date.