New green space for unions at Eaux-Vives Town Hall | City of Geneva

Couples who leave the civil registry, after sealing their union, now benefit from a Green ocean and embellished To commemorate this important stage of life. At the request of the Social Solidarity and Cohesion Department, the Green Spaces Department held this winter a small garden In front of the entrance to the old town hall of Eaux-Vives.

Thus, 40 square metres of concrete were replaced to accommodate approximately 350 plants Carefully selected on a total area of ​​55 square meters. Trees, shrubs and flowers now mix skillfully with flowering that lasts from April until the first frost. We find there in particular catalpa, lilac, hydrangea and roses as well as perennials such as echinacea, geranium and guaras.

“Greening the façade of the civil registry brings beauty and a kind of joy, values ​​we want to see during major life events, whether it’s a union or a birth announcement,” said Christina Kitsos, Mayor of Geneva and head of the Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity.

For Alfonso Gomez, the managing consultant responsible for the environment, “each new green space improves the quality of life of the residents. It also creates a conducive environment to creating memories during important life events.”