# Kraków Main Market Square greenery project

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/krakw-main-market-square-greenery-project
> Updated: 2026-09-04T11:50:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Kraków has announced a tender to increase greenery in the Main Market Square by planting 30 new trees. The project, selected by residents through the Civic Budget, involves complex technical preparations to protect the historic site.

To accommodate the trees, specialized underground planters will be installed to provide roots with water and air while protecting them from heavy foot traffic. The process requires partial removal of historic pavement, reconstruction of underground utility networks—including electricity, gas, and drainage—and the installation of permeable paving. Archaeological supervision will be required during construction.

The planting plan includes various species: 10 trees near St. Adalbert's Church, two small-leaved lindens near the Adam Mickiewicz monument, 12 field maples near the Cloth Hall, and six acacia trees along the northern and western sides of the square.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: Kraków to add 30 new trees to Main Market Square

Kraków will plant 30 new trees in the Main Market Square using specialized underground planters and permeable paving to enhance urban greenery while protecting the historic site.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/krakw-to-add-30-new-trees-to-main-market-square

### 2026-08-15: Nowy Sącz market square vandalized during overnight incident

Vandals damaged flower pots and greenery at the Nowy Sącz market square on August 15. Business owners have given the perpetrators until Monday to repair the damage before involving authorities.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nowy-scz-market-square-vandalized-during-overnight-incident

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