The other positive environmental impact of the urban gardening project would be its offer of local fruit and vegetables, thus offering an alternative to imported produce.
The greenhouse in Bettembourg will be 500 square metres long and will be installed on the roof of the Construction Sector Training Institute (IFSB), whose director Bruno Renders believes participating in the project is the obvious choice. He spoke of the project's impact in changing how we view produce and areas appropriate for gardening by introducing such innovative methods. Today's buildings are able to produce, stock, and distribute energy.
The projects in all four countries are only possible with the European Union's support and funding. The budget is near the €5 million mark, of which the EU is contributing around half.
The Head of Representation of the European Commission in Luxembourg,Yuriko Backes, stressed that the project is a means of investing in the future. The EU's funding will not only contribute towards building the greenhouses, but will also be dedicated to technical improvements as well as a coaching programme. The programme will train ten businesses in building and maintaining urban greenhouses.
