The pocket park aims to preserve the local ecosystem and enhance the area’s role within it. The project took five months to complete.
“We have created a green space that introduces natural elements into the urban environment. As an investor and operator, NEINVER places great emphasis on ensuring that our operations not only align with global sustainable development trends but also contribute positively to our local communities and environments, as well as efficiently managing a business that seeks to create successful shopping experiences,” explains Magdalena Chachulska, Asset Management Director at NEINVER.
The FACTORY Poznań pocket park is designed to provide a place for customers and employees to unwind. However, it is also open to residents, tourists, pedestrians, or cyclists passing by. It features a rich variety of vegetation: 6 species of trees, such as the mossy birch, domestic apple, or small-leaved lime; 15 species of shrubs, including alpine currant, purple willow, and coral viburnum; 17 species of perennials; and ten species of ornamental grasses and ground cover. A total of 1,000 sq m of grass was also seeded.
“We live in an era in which we face a triple planetary crisis: climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. This situation particularly affects city dwellers who are simultaneously both sources and receivers of its impacts. It is therefore crucial to undertake initiatives in urban areas aimed at adapting to the effects of climate change and enhancing biodiversity,” adds Katarzyna Woch, Assessment Manager for the LIFE Archiclima project.
The FACTORY Poznań pocket park also features insect houses, flowering meadows, and native plant species that support the reproduction of pollinating insects, which play a crucial role in ecosystems around the center and within the city. A covered pavilion has been installed to provide the perfect spot for people to take a seat and shelter from the sun, rain, or wind, while benches and loungers provide additional seating for visitors. The park is open during the outlet’s operating hours to ensure the safety of its visitors.
FACTORY Poznań is a center operating to a high standard of sustainable development. Recently, constructing a modern waste management zone has taken the center’s recycling rate to 100%. The center features modern systems that control indoor air quality and allow reuse and recirculation. The facility also includes devices that prevent water loss, and rainwater is used for watering green areas. The architectural design maximizes natural light, while all shopping mall areas have been upgraded with LED lighting. The outlet also has electric car charging and bicycle stations offering minor repair services. The center is AIS certified, confirming compliance with accessibility standards for people with different disabilities, and has also been certified under the BREEAM and ISO management standards.
Situated in suburban Luboń near Poznań, this is the only outlet center in the Wielkopolska region, a popular shopping area that welcomes several million customers annually. FACTORY Poznań boasts a high occupancy and is anchored by top international brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Calvin Klein, and Marc O’Polo and sports labels that include Adidas, Nike, Puma, and New Balance. This well-established outlet center is home to 90 units arranged across a GLA of 14,800 sq m.
Situated next to the A2 freeway, connecting Warsaw with Berlin, FACTORY Poznań can be easily accessed from several cities across the region and has a catchment of over 2 million people within a 90-minute journey. The center is also bicycle-accessible, thanks to a widespread network of cycle paths in the surrounding area.
