Criteria
The panel of judges visiting the community are assessing according to the following criteria:
1. Planning and Development
Policy and implementation for
- Spatial Structure
- Green infrastructure
- Sustainability
Supplemental Information
- Responsible agency for urban planning (municipality/district/county/national level)
- Involvement of inhabitants/stakeholders in the planning process
- Spatial plans and development strategies, (e.g. zoning plan)
- Environmental components: hydrology, geology, vegetation, ecology, green corridors and ecosystems
- Sustainable ways of land use (e.g. multi-functional zones, protection of local water supply, traffic solutions)
- Universal access
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2. Sustainable environment
Policy and management of
- Air
- Soil
- Water
- Waste
- Energy
Supplemental Information
Air
- Levels of air quality and measures to implement improvements
Soil
- Evidence of soil conservation measures for example reduced usage of fertiliser and pesticides
- Methods to maintain soil quality and minimise erosion
Water
- Level of water quality, water conservation and environmental protection
- Value and usage of rivers, streams and lakes
- Extent of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS), include permeable surfaces
- Extent of separate and combined waste water systems and sewage treatment
Waste – Organic and Inorganic
- System of waste separation and collection and level of success
- System of green waste composting
- Means of promotion sustainability to the public, agriculture, industry and in schools
Energy – Light and Heat
- Extent of alternatives to fossil fuel usage for heat and transport
- Promotional campaigns for energy reduction
- Extent of insulation in buildings and energy certification
- Level of photovoltaic cells, LED in lighting, reduction in light pollution
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3. Built Environment
Policy, Management, cleanliness and tidiness
- Buildings
- Squares and streets
Supplemental Information
- Heritage/monumental buildings and structures: status, register, public/private, regulations, public awareness, research/development
- Design of new buildings: regulations, use of materials
- Energy sources and use: solar panels, thermal insulation, green roofs/walls, water conservation
- Harmonisation of old and new buildings: scale, materials etc.
- Care and Maintenance of buildings: subsidies, regulations, guidelines
- Derelict buildings: regulations, strategy, guidelines
- Streetscape, furnishings, sculptures: design, function, level of local respect, use of soft and hard landscape
- Signage: regulation, design, function
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4. Landscape
Policy and management of
- Landscapes
- Nature reserves
- Managed areas (Agriculture/forestry)
- Flora and Fauna
Supplemental Information
- Interface of town/village with landscape
- Protected areas
- Streams, rivers and lakes
- Respect for natural habitats, ecological structure and indigenous species
- Protection of heritage trees, hedges and hedgerows
- Scale of farming/forestry/other activity
- Flora and Fauna
- Extent of natural areas in the City, Town or Village
- Survey information on flora, fauna and biodiversity
- Extent of native flora, fauna and wildlife conservation, including protected species
- Extent of invasive species, level of awareness and control measures
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5. Green Spaces
Policy, Management, cleanliness and tidiness
- Parks.
- Open spaces/Green corridors.
- Sports and playgrounds.
- Private gardens.
- Collection and Botanic Gardens.
- Cemeteries.
- Streams, ponds, lakes and adjacent areas
Supplemental Information
- Design, variety, size and location of green spaces
- Integration and value to the community
- Community involvement in developing new green spaces
- Eco-friendly practices in maintenance programme
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6. Planting – Permanent and / or seasonal
Policy and management of
- Trees
- Shrubs
- Perennials
- Seasonal planting: display beds, containers, hanging baskets
- Special planting schemes: roses, etc.
- Grassed areas, wildflowers
Supplemental Information
- Species, variety and location
- Quantity and quality
- Heritage/monumental plantings; tree register
- Level of maintenance: inventory, pruning, weed, pest and disease control, mowing regime
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7. Environmental education
Policy and implementation by Municipality or Volunteers
- Different age/social groups
- Range of activities
- Special Interest groups
Supplemental Information
- Involvement of community, business, teachers and children
- Quality and range of education programme
- Environmental activities: Lectures, demonstrations, exhibitions and visit to parks, gardens or natural areas
- Environmental projects: cleaning rivers, planting trees, bird watching etc
- Level of sustainable practices: water, waste and energy conservation techniques
- Experience of planting and care of trees, shrubs, herbs, vegetables and flowers
- Existence of school and/or community gardens
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8. Effort and involvement
Policy and implementation
- Actions of voluntary bodies
- Cooperation between municipality and citizens
- Support from private business
Supplemental Information
- Evidence of community taking responsibility for their environment
- Existence of voluntary environmental groups: specific projects, residential schemes
- Effort by local and/or municipal authority, local businesses: hotels, restaurants, shops, industry
- Promotional activities: access to private/heritage gardens, botanic gardens etc.
- Competitions: gardens, balconies, window box/displays etc.
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9. Tourism and leisure
Policy, development, marketing and services
Supplemental Information
- Attractiveness and sustainability
- Accommodation, infrastructure, signage
- Sport and leisure facilities: playgrounds, touring routes etc.
- Events: festivals, fairs, markets, seminars, meetings etc.
- Promotion: literature, website, media, tourist office
- Special programmes: environmental, seasonal attractions, cultural/historic, crafts, agro-tourism, sporting, equestrian, health and food
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10. Presentation
Presentation and information to
Supplemental Information
- Clarity and quality of Documents: newsletter, press releases, portfolio, site maps etc.
- Evidence of promotion of Entente Florale
- Presentation to the jury and site visit
- Community involvement during the jury visit
- Press coverage of the jury visit
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Weighting Scheme
To allow for the differences between cities, towns and villages, a weighting scheme is in place that recognises for example that towns have larger Built Environments and less Natural Environments compared with villages. Typically, cities and towns would have more green spaces but less proportionate surrounding landscape in comparison with villages. In general terms, there is usually more community participation (Effort and Involvement) and less Planning and Development in villages compared with towns and cities. On the other hand, cities are usually better equipped for Tourism and Leisure facilities.
For this reason, our judges use the following scheme for marking in different categories:
| CRITERIA | VILLAGE
pop. under 5.000
weighting | TOWN
5.000-50.000 pop.
weighting | CITY
above 50.000 pop
weighting |
| Total | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Planning and Development | 8% | 9% | 12% |
| Sustainable environment | 12% | 10% | 8% |
| Built Environment | 10% | 12% | 12% |
| Landscape | 15% | 12% | 10% |
| Green Spaces | 8% | 12% | 14% |
| Planting – Permanent and/or Seasonal | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Environmental education | 10% | 10% | 10% |
| Effort and involvement | 14% | 10% | 8% |
| Tourism and/or Leisure | 7% | 9% | 10% |
| Communication | 6% | 6% | 6% |
You can download the Adjudication Criteria 2019
