We would like people to use the Danube and the Danube banks, and the city to be a connection point to water and nature, and the people living here to feel that their city and river belong to them. Therefore, as an association, we set an example and experiment with the sustainable and ethical use of the Danube banks: with active community involvement, actions, interventions, community building and education.
Let the water of the Danube be touchable by hand on as many sections as possible!
Most of the city’s Danube banks are places where anyone can touch the water of the Danube, dangle their feet, throw a pebble in. The Danube banks are free from parked cars, large ships are not moored at the stepped quays, and the river is easily accessible with zebra crossings, walkways, stairs, and ramps. The most direct connection to the water is the Danube public beach, and the Danube Bath in the city center.
The needs of the population should be taken into account during tourism developments!
When transforming the Danube riverside areas, developments that address the needs of the residents of the surrounding area and Budapest are prioritized over tourism-oriented investments. The views and needs of local residents are proactively sought and incorporated into all planning processes.
There should be as many multifunctional public spaces as possible on the Danube banks!
Multifunctional spaces, barbecue areas, tree groves, public furniture, playgrounds and sports fields line the banks of the Danube both in the city center and in the suburbs, in accordance with local conditions. We feel at home and free on the riverbank, without any pressure to consume, using our waterfront public spaces responsibly while protecting the built and natural environment.
There should be as many walkable riverside sections as possible!
You can walk along the Danube bank in the city centre, as well as in the suburbs in long, continuous stretches right next to the river. Signs and maps indicate where you can drink and go to the bathroom. You can walk safely and barrier-free on all the bridges of the Danube, and you can also cross a pedestrian bridge in the city centre. There is no sign of parked cars, the promenades are lined with groves of trees and seating furniture.
There should be as many cycling-friendly riverside sections as possible!
It is possible to cycle safely on the Danube banks in the city centre and in the suburbs. The cycle path moves away from the river if it is unsafe due to vegetation or if it is only possible to cycle slowly due to a busy promenade. It is possible to cycle safely on all bridges of the Danube, and there are one or two cycle bridges in the city centre.
Let the Danube be clean and suitable for swimming in the city center too!
The water quality of the Danube is continuously monitored. The public is constantly informed whether the water of the Danube is suitable for swimming. Emissions of harmful substances from industrial areas and ships are minimal and are far from swimming areas and public beaches. There are designated sections for the public suitable for swimming in both the city centre and the suburbs, with a Danube Bath in the city centre and a public beach in the outer areas, with well-maintained and safe conditions.
There should be as many well-maintained green spaces on the banks of the Danube as possible!
The vegetation of the green areas along the Danube is in good condition and is regularly maintained. Plants that tolerate waterside conditions line the banks. All surfaces, pavement and public furniture can withstand being submerged in water in the event of a flood. The energy of the water is also used where possible. Signs and educating messages on these sections draw the public’s attention to ecologically ethical and environmentally conscious use.
Zsuzsi Balogh, Anita Bozóki, Janka Bulath, Mária Csikai, Asia Dér, Anna Fatér, Dénes Fellegi, Daniella Huszár, Lilla Kammermann, Zsuzsanna Király, Dávid Kornai-Varga, Gergő Kukucska, Viola Lóczi, Flóra Madácsi, Tamás Nagy, Fanni Nánay, Benjamin Péter, Lőrinc Rácz, Judit Schanz, László Spengler, Timi Szőke, Balázs Szőllőssy, Kristóf Szőllőssy, Anna Vekerdy, Bori Vizi
+ at least 300 volunteers
