The commissioned inspection of the renovated section of Skorupki Street took place on November 17, 2023. So, what changed? Sidewalks, streetlights, and small architecture were replaced, street greenery was introduced, and a new asphalt surface was laid. Thanks to the new layout, Lodz University of Technology gained a complete and coherent stretch of public space from the Cathedral Basilica to the Sports Arena. Parking spaces were largely preserved but are now partitioned with flowerbeds. The planted vegetation requires no special care and will effectively retain water.
In addition, a bike box is now in place, which, along with new lane markings, improves traffic flow and safety. The building of the historic Richter coach house, property of Lodz University of Technology, was given prominence with a new forecourt featuring greenery and park benches. Room for a city bike station at the intersection with Wólczanska Street was also kept.
‘We are quite pleased that we managed to convince the Roads and Transport Administration (Zarząd Dróg i Transportu) to undertake the project in the full scope of the proposal and to increase the budget allocated for the revitalization of the street from the original amount of 350 000 złoty to nearly one milion złoty. As a result, you can enjoy a new space full of greenery. And it is not the first street that has been revitalized as a result of the proposal submitted by TUL. You will remember that Stefanowskiego Street was also renovated from the ŁBP funds. Both of these streets are important routes for the community of our university’, Adam Owczarek, head of the University Office for Development and the project manager, said.