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F.S.O. Park

Warsaw, Poland

º£½ÇÊÓƵ helped Okam Capital to develop a vision for a sustainable city of the future on a 62-hectare brownfield plot on the outskirts of Warsaw.

The vision is to transform the former car factory site into a highly sustainable and climate resilient new community, with 20-hectares given over entirely to urban greenery, including a new 10-hectare public park.

Our experts helped to develop a vision for a sustainable city of the future on a 62-hectare brownfield plot near Warsaw.

The former car factory site will be transformed into a highly sustainable and climate resilient new community, with 20-hectares given over entirely to urban greenery.

A rainwater retention and recycling system is proposed to reduce the risk of flash floods as well as reducing domestic water consumption.

The new district will be free of combustion vehicles, enhancing air quality and reducing noise pollution.

It is estimated that our interventions will help reduce the demand for electricity from the grid by 20%.

The project envisages a reduction of as much as 70% in car ownership for residents.

Challenge

In 2021, Okam Capital embarked on an ambitious project, acquiring a vast 62-hectare plot in Praga Północ, laying the foundation for the visionary F.S.O. Park, which aims to revolutionise the dynamics of community living, providing 12,000 new homes in an urban oasis, surrounded by greenery and wildlife.

F.S.O. Park is set to transform the former FSO factory site, spanning 700,000m². The development will feature 440,000m² of residential space, and aims to generate approximately 13,000 job opportunities, significantly boosting local employment.

The development will also include educational institutions, business hubs, workspaces and cultural areas. Central to the project is the 10-hectare green space, offering a sanctuary for residents alongside zones dedicated to sports and leisure.

Since purchasing the plot, the client has worked intensively with local authorities, organisations and stakeholders, as well as a range of collaborators and subject experts, including º£½ÇÊÓƵ, to develop a common vision for the future of the former FSO area that is satisfactory for all parties. The concept of the development has been guided primarily by the desire to build a place that will be characterised by a high quality of life, responding to the needs of contemporary and future generations.

The development will drive sustainable revitalisation, while retaining historical elements, including architectural reminders of the site’s former role in the motor industry.

Solution

Our multidisciplinary team of experts was engaged to provide insight into the masterplan around achieving a climate resilient and sustainable development, which will be energy efficient and have a low operational and embodied carbon footprint throughout the development’s life cycle.

The goal was to help meet compliance with EU Taxonomy environmental objectives and to ensure that the project was a leader in the field of sustainable development. We delivered a concept proposal for a sewage system and rainwater retention and recycling system. This rainwater attenuation will reduce the risk of flash floods as well as reusing the water, which will in turn reduce domestic water consumption.

A concept for innovative renewable energy sources for the whole district was developed, as well as a strategy for sustainable transportation and mobility for the new neighbourhood, minimising motor traffic within the district itself.

Due to its scale, F.S.O. Park will be developed in phases. The first phase, will focus on creating residential spaces enriched by diverse commercial and service sectors over 11 hectares. A school designed for 650 students will also be established, along with the first section of the anticipated park. The construction will utilise sustainable and energy-efficient materials.

One of the most important elements of the investment will be the provision of green community areas. As well as the new 10-hectare park, the development seeks to raise awareness of the impact of ‘green architecture’ on physical and mental health, with special greenery designed around and on the buildings.

The environmentally-conscious solutions that the client plans to implement in the investment will contribute to CO² reduction, temperature reduction, reduction of waste production, plastic consumption and individual combustion-driven vehicles, as well as to the development of renewable energy sources. In addition to climate protection, these renewable sources will ultimately translate into reducing the cost of electricity and water consumption, as well as improving the quality of life of residents and tenants.

We provided critical insight into a range of interventions that will help to reduce energy demand and maximise onsite generation of renewables through photovoltaic solar arrays. It is estimated that it will be possible to reduce the demand for electricity from the grid by 20%.

The entire development will be supplied from the municipal district heating network. The main source of heat for the facilities will be a central heat substation and a system of heat pumps will deliver it around the site. An internal low-temperature network is also planned. This innovative solution utilises water-to-water heat pumps to move the thermal energy from underused spaces to more heavily used spaces as required at different times. So, for example, heat could be recovered from unused offices during the night and supplied to neighbouring residential complexes. It is predicted that these kinds of innovations will allow for a 100% reduction in the demand for thermal energy from the network needed for water heating and air conditioning in the summer months, and 34% lower demand for thermal energy from the network in winter.

To further reduce COâ‚‚ emissions, internal combustion cars will be prohibited within the complex. Collective car parks will be built around the outskirts of the site, points for delivery vehicles and couriers will also be designated, and Okam will provide residents and tenants with electric vehicles and bicycles for internal mobility. There will be a range of accessible bus, tram stops and a metro station to be built nearby. It will be possible for residents to access the centre of the capital by public transport in about 20 minutes. The project envisages a reduction of as much as 70% in car ownership for residents.

Value

º£½ÇÊÓƵ provided critical insights into a range of interventions aimed at reducing energy demand and maximising onsite renewable energy generation through photovoltaic solar arrays. It is estimated that these efforts will reduce the demand for electricity from the grid by 20%. Our multidisciplinary team contributed to the masterplan by offering solutions for achieving a climate-resilient and sustainable development, with strategic recommendations on infrastructure, sustainability, and mobility.

We developed a concept proposal for a sewage system, a rainwater retention and recycling system as well as innovative renewable energy sources for the entire district, devising a strategy for sustainable transportation and mobility, and minimising motor traffic within the neighborhood.

Through these efforts, º£½ÇÊÓƵ has played a pivotal role in shaping F.S.O Park into a model of sustainability and innovation, ensuring the development of a vibrant, resilient, and eco-friendly community. Commencement of construction and the implementation of the entire project will take approximately 25 years.