Comenius 2013

Focus on environmental responsibility

In short about Debrecen• Debrecen is the second

largest city in Hungary. Sometimes we call it: the Calvinist Rome or Civic city.

• It has got many landmarks, for example : the Great Church in Kossuth Square, the Big Forest or St. Anne’s Cathedral.

• The population of Debrecen: about 207000 people

The Flower Carnival

• It is the most famous event in Debrecen. On 20th August Hungarians celebrate the foundation of the Hungarian State.

• It is a spectacular event with carriages decorated with beautiful flowers and dance groups from all over the world.

Bicycles’ Parade in Debrecen

The people in Debrecenorganize the Bicycle Parade twice a year: on 22nd April and 22nd September. Its name is: the Critical Mass.

The purpose of this event:• You can protect the

environment • You shouldn’t use your car• Use your bicycle because you

will be healthier!

The University of Debrecen for environment

The University's students have created an environmental protection program called: „Zöld Börze”. It includes water & energy saving actions and environmental protection. If we pay attention to these factors, our environment will be healthier, more beautiful and more liveable.

Community Intermodal Transportation Center in Debrecen

The design phase of the construction of the intermodal community center in Debrecen can start. The facility would focus on the management of the rail, the long distance and the local public transportation to one place, Petőfi Square.

The modification of the tram route, the construction of a new roundabout junction and the building of an underground garage with 600 places are also among the plans.

Big Forest

It is located north of the downtown and provides good walks, several opportunities for entertainment and relaxation. Special, endangered plants and animals live in the Big Forest. This area is named after the huge trees, which can be 100-120m high. The main problems were aridity, the old oaks’ degradation and illegal waste dumping in the Big Forest. But the Big Forest has been the part of the national reserve since 1939. So the situation is better now.

Frogs’ Pond

In the middle of the Big Forest you can visit Frogs’ Pond, around which you can find a playground, walking trails and rest areas. Frogs’ Pond is an artificial pond with a bridge. It was named after the frogs that live there. It has a very friendly and peaceful surrounding because volunteers planted many water lilies and irises into the pond.

We often organise great events here, for example the Bicycle parade, where you can do more for your health. The biggest event also takes place here in summer. This is the Campus festival. Lots of Hungarians and foreigners come to Debrecen at this time.

Two trams in Debrecen In December 2008 they accepted the plan in Brussels.The Italian AnsaldoBreda firm won the competition.The investment is about 11 billion HUF.Definitely the tramline must be put into operation in March 2014.18 new trams are going to come to Debrecen.Its route is between the Railway Station and Doberdó Street with13 stops and the trams can carry 228 passengers each.Benefits:• Clean air• Less noise• Fast transport• Comfort

• Electric power less polluting than the internal combustion engine.

• Production of electric energy has impact on the environment but can be used with water and wind energy, too.

• No. 31 and 32 buses are to be replaced about 15 will be removed from the system very important in the environmental responsibility.

• green line sections are also built.

Two trams in Debrecen and the environmental responsibility

Thank you for your attention!

By: Dóra Dalanics, Regina Dudás, Anita Stella Tóth, Fruzsina Uzsoki, Gréta Hegedűs.

Sources:• http://hu.wikipedia.org/wiki/Debrecen

• http://debrecenbar.com/2013/11/22/zold-borze-ujratoltve/

• http://www.debrecensun.hu/eco/2012/05/23/intermodal-community-center-design-phase-starts/

• www.nagyerdo.com

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• http://www.dehir.hu/debrecen/ilyen-lesz-az-uj-debreceni-villamos/2010/10/07/