A flower has bloomed in Olivia Garden, the appearance of which in natural conditions in Poland is considered impossible!

Our year-round garden, Olivia Garden, delights and surprises. This time, it was possible to breed a flowering cycad (Cycas circinalis of the species Macrozamia mooroi). It naturally occurred in this latitude 60 million years ago. Today, its bloom in natural conditions is considered impossible.

 

The cycad is one of the oldest living plant species on Earth – says Tomasz Zabłocki, an expert from Platan, a gardener, and an inspector of tropical plant supervision. Its fossils date back more than 200 million years. It is often called a “living fossil” because of its long evolutionary history. The last flower that bloomed in Poland 10 years ago took 150 years. Their long-term growth makes cycads a symbol of longevity, endurance and strength in many cultures around the world, which is why they are often planted near temples and houses as an amulet bringing good luck to the place.

 

It is a great joy for us and a proof that we have managed to create a real, living botanical garden, where plants from 5 continents thrive – says Bogusław Wieczorek, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. Two years of the garden’s existence might not seem like a long time, but the growth of the plants is already impressive. We are most pleased that the plants have perfectly acclimatized, coexist and grow wonderfully, which evokes a number of positive emotions and makes the greatest impression on our guests, especially during the winter and autumn months.

 

Cycads are plants that dominated the Mesozoic period, i.e. at a time when dinosaurs lived on Earth. Cycads are known for their slow growth rate and longevity. The world’s oldest known specimen of cicada, dating back to 6,000 years, belongs to the species encephalartos woodii and grows in the botanical garden in Pretoria, South Africa. Their height usually reaches up to 2.5 meters. The trunk of the Oliwa specimen has already grown to nearly two meters, but its leaves already reach nearly 4 meters, which confirms that it has been possible to create really optimal conditions for the development of plants.

 

 

An interesting fact may also be that cycads are dioecious plants, so they have separate male and female plants. Males produce conical structures called struules, and female plants produce seed cones. Insects are necessary for their reproduction, without which this process cannot take place in natural conditions.

 

These plants hide many secrets: they are said to belong to poisonous species, since chemicals such as toxic cardenol glycosides are found in different parts of the cycad, however, these compounds are used in traditional medicine as effective laxatives, antibacterial and antivirals. What’s more, these plants have developed their own protective mechanisms against insects and other pests. Their leaves contain azadirachtin, which has an insect repellent effect.

 

Their seeds belong to the group of extremely hardy ones. It has been proven that they can survive fires, extreme temperatures, long periods of drought or prolonged immersion in water. Thanks to this, they can also travel long distances and develop in new areas.

 

The species of Cycasa that bloomed in Olivia Garden is Macrozamia mooroi and is endemic to Australia, originally growing in a limited area of northern Queensland. Its trunk can reach a height of up to 2 meters, although it is usually much lower. It is typically found in forests and wooded areas with well-drained soils. It plays an important ecological role as a food source and habitat for a variety of animals, including insects and birds. The bright red seeds produced by this cicada are often eaten and spread by the local fauna.

 

5. Conservation status: Macrozamia mooroi is listed as an endangered species in its natural habitat. Efforts are being made to protect and conserve this species, including conservation programs, habitat restoration, and educational campaigns.

 

Olivia Garden is an exotic garden opened in 2021 that is located in the heart of Olivia Centre in Gdańsk, the largest business center in Poland. The space of 7500 m3 is filled with nearly 4 thousand sqm. plants from 5 continents, and the height of the tallest of them reaches up to 11 meters. It is the largest exotic garden in Northern Poland, where, in addition to vegetation, there is an amphitheatre, dishes from all over the world are available, as well as workplaces in the spirit of deep work, as well as places for meetings and integration. It is a fully professionally prepared space, which is filled with adaptive lighting, allowing plants to develop even in the absence of access to daylight, a professional irrigation system and sprinklers. During the day, the humidity in the garden provides a comfortable living environment, but at night this space turns into a real exotic jungle, where humidity and temperatures are close to those in the equatorial zone.

 

Welcome to Olivia Garden!

 

Remember that if you are an Olivia Resident and have the My Olivia app, you have a free ticket to the garden.
You can visit it whenever you want!

 

Share the warmth! Help the animals from the Promyk shelter in Gdansk.

For the sixth time, Energa Obrót is organising the “Share the Heat” campaign. Of course, we are involved in it and we invite you to help. It has been known for a long time that only together we can do more!

 

Share the warmth

Therefore, until 29 February, you can bring unused, in good condition, to Olivia Tower (entrance from car park E):

  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • duvet covers

You can never have too many such things in the Promyk hostel.

 

What else can you do?

Remember that in addition to participating in this project, you can also help in other ways. And in many ways.

  • Of course, the most dreamed of is the adoption of a homeless dog, which we highly encourage!
    Learn about the rules of adoption of Promyk…
  • You can also (did you know that?) adopt a pooch or cat virtually.
    More…
  • You can become a volunteer, which is extremely important and great, bop dogs have a moment alone with a human, a walk, strokes, hands exclusively, and this is necessary in the socialization of a homeless animal, which being in a shelter, even the best one, has a very , very difficult life.
    More…
  • You can make a donation, 1.5% of the tax, buy food or supplements – always after consulting the shelter.

 

Adopt a pooch from Promyk!

 

What can I say, adopting a pooch is a big deal. Yes, we can’t change the whole world, but we can change someone’s whole world.

Meet the dogs for adoption

Keep an eye on Promyk’s Facebook page!

 

WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE FUNDRAISER!

 

 

 

 

23 January: No Plastic Packaging Day

Foil packaging – a practical invention that revolutionized the way things are packed and transported. Not so long ago, most products were in glass or paper packaging. Today, plastic bags can be found everywhere… Have you ever wondered what happens to them after they are thrown in the trash? Have you ever wondered how many foil packages you use in a year?

 

The origins of the plastic bag date back to the 1960s. of the last century. Then this Swedish engineer, Gustav Thulin Sten, He invented and patented a polyethylene version of the bag, which very quickly gained great popularity in stores. We are currently consuming 5 trillion plastic bags… annually! That’s 160,000 per second! And more than 700 per year for every person on the planet. Plastic pollution is a global problem, directly affecting people all over the world. Large plastic components break down into microplastics, which have been confirmed to be present in food such as honey, crustaceans and fishCh. It’s high time we started consciously avoiding single-use products and plastic packaging in our daily lives.

 

Do you know how long it takes for waste, including plastic, to decompose?

 

  • Plastic bag – 20 years
  • Takeaway cups – 30 years
  • Plastic bottles – 450 years
  • Plastic cups – 500 years
  • Diapers – 500 years
  • Coffee capsules – 500 years

Data Source Provider: https://wwf.org.au/blogs/the-lifecycle-of-plastics/

 

Source: ekopaka.org “Recycling and the decomposition of waste”

 

In order to minimize the number of plastic bags around the world, more and more countries are opting for legal restrictions on plastic bags. distribution. In France or Australia, there is a ban on the use of plastic bags. The same is true in Alaska. Some supermarkets in the UK offer small discounts for coming with a reusable bag. On the other hand, in the capital of India – Delhi, plastic can only be used to transport biomedical waste. Did you know that, unfortunately, not all plastic packaging is recyclable?

 

Before you buy something in synthetic packaging, check its label – it may be plastic labeled as “non-reusable”.

The negative effects of using plastic packaging influenced the establishment of the date of 23 January, the Day Without Plastic Packaging. This is the moment when we can learn more about the impact of plastic on the world around us and introduce new, “planet-loving” habits into practice. Over the past few years, we have seen an increase in our commitment to helping the planet.

 

Companies located in Olivia Centre also contribute to minimizing the number of plastic packaging.

For example, Lyreco has committed itself to reducing the use of this type of packaging and banning non-recyclable plastic packaging by 2025 as part of the Lyreco Circular Economy.

The Żabka chain of stores has introduced ECOmats

that enable the return of disposable packaging, which will be used to produce new ones.

The autumn weather does not interfere with the help – EPAM employees together with representatives of the External Areas Maintenance Section of the Jagiellonian University Campus cleaned the green space next to the university buildings by collecting plastic bottles, cans and food packaging.

We also can’t forget about the catering outlets: in Natka, some of the packaging is made of rPET, i.e. recycled plastic.

For bringing your reusable cup, Starbucks offers discounts on drinks.

 

What can each of us do?

Source:
https://www.facebook.com/WWFpl/

An object living after hours – how is it done?

 

For many business centers, after-hours life still sounds like an unattainable ideal, signaling to potential tenants that employee-friendly features are available in the center. It is also an important city-forming factor, thanks to which monofunctions are not created in cities, shutting down entire districts for most of the day. In this way, it is possible to combine business development and shops, catering outlets and places of neighbourhood integration needed by local residents. However, Gdańsk’s Olivia Centre proves that everything is possible, and the numbers it can boast of may surprise not only other business centres, but also many gastronomic and entertainment centres.

 

Olivia, despite being the largest business centre in Poland, is consistently developed with residents and tourists in mind. A particularly dynamic development of these functions took place in July 2019, when a public viewing level was opened on the 32nd floor of Olivia Star, the highest building in the centre, enabling a 360-degree view of the entire Tri-City. It offers not only a stunning panorama of the Bay of Gdańsk, the Tri-City Landscape Park and the Gdynia cliff coast, but also originally designed interiors, catering and recreational facilities. On the 33rd floor of the building there are two prestigious restaurants: Arco and Treinta y Tres, run by Paco Pérez, one of the most successful chefs in the world, so far honored with 5 stars of the prestigious Michelin culinary guide. The top floors of Olivia Star are not the only event and conference spaces located in Olivia. All of them can accommodate up to 1000 people, and over 140 events take place there every month, which means that the total number of public events reaches 1700 per year. These include conferences, trainings and debates with international guests, but also sporting events, theatre performances and concerts by stars such as Krystyna Janda, Leszek Możdżer, Daria Zawiałow, Mrozu and Krzysztof Zalewski. On the 32nd floor, there is also one of Gdansk’s lions, which, following the example of Wrocław’s brass dwarfs, appeared in the most popular places in the city.

 

Fig. Treinta y Tres Restaurant

 

The hit of the last season turned out to be Instaspot, which was prepared on the top floor of Olivia last summer. In a short period of time, the space developed for lovers of fun and photography has attracted thousands of guests, which means that this summer it will be open throughout the holidays. Olivia’s position as one of the most popular tourist attractions in the Tri-City means that in the coming season, Gdańsk and Sopot will open their official Instaspots on the top floors of Olivia Star. It is no different outside the holiday season. Nearly 1/3 of all proms that take place in the Tri-City take place on 34 p. Olivia Star. A big surprise may be the fact that every Friday on 32 p. The highest office building of Northern Polish hosts discos , attracting in the late evening a permanent group of lovers of good music, delightful views and delicious cuisine.

 

Fig. Instaspot

 

Olivia also has an outdoor terrace where DJ parties were organized, which in the glow of the setting sun gave an incomparable effect. Olivia’s openness to tourists and residents is also evidenced by the award of the Marshal of the Pomeranian Voivodeship, awarded to Olivia on the occasion of the International Tourism Day in 2020, which so far is the only award that has been granted to office buildings for the development of the tourist offer of a given region. Therefore, the key to the success of a building as a local multifunctional centre is to place it in the context of the place in the best possible way and to develop functions that will contribute to increasing the attractiveness in the eyes of groups that office space investors would not have originally thought of. This is important not only for increasing the friendliness of the building for the local community, but also has an impact on diversifying the sources of income for investors after the iconic 5 p.m., at which most office buildings turn off the lights. This seems justified in the light of the effects of this kind of policy pursued at Olivia Centre, which years ago focused on building a wide range of services and over time began to attract such non-obvious projects as weekend discos, theatre performances, weddings and rock concerts. Thanks to this, it becomes a lifestyle project worth visiting, and the number of photos posted on social media outside of office hours has long since exceeded those posted during the working week. For years, Olivia has been a project that covers much more than just offices and is open not only to employees of global corporations. In Olivia there are such unique solutions as the exotic Olivia Garden , where 3.5 thousand plants reaching up to 11 meters in height, representing over 400 species and coming from 5 continents, await guests.

 

Fig. Olivia Garden

 

– The success of a given project depends on m.in. in the diversity and synergy of functions – says Izabela Disterheft, Regional Director at Colliers in Tricity. – Importantly, the more complex and diverse the ecosystem, which consists of, for example, office, hotel, residential and service space, the greater the chance it has to demonstrate stability and profitability. On the other hand, it is a greater challenge in creating the identity of the place and efficient management of the facility, so as to meet the expectations of different groups of users; operating during the day, e.g. in offices, and in the evenings, e.g. food and entertainment area. This type of facilities is a response to monofunctional investments that were typical in the 90s and early 21st centuries. The emphasis placed on quick profit and maximization of space for sale, as well as the ease of use of a project with one function, resulted in the fact that there were no premises intended for a local store in housing estates, and office centers were built in the model known from Warsaw streets. Domaniewska Street, where employees did not have a place to meet, eat lunch or do shopping during a break from work. Practice has shown how wrong this policy was. Business centres were losing tenants to facilities offering their employees the necessary functions, and apartment buyers were choosing those buildings in the vicinity of which the investor had planned shops, local gastronomy, playgrounds and well-planned other accompanying functions. Investors quickly realised that the future of the real estate market lies in mixed-use facilities and started fighting for customers. However, many years have passed, and this idea still remains an unattainable dream for many investors. The key seems to be a consistent policy of developing functions based on the real needs of various social groups.

 

Olivia Centre is the largest office project in Poland, still developing, but already offering 175 thousand euros. m.kw. usable area. Companies such as Amazon, Arrow, Bayer, Deloitte, Energa, EPAM, Fujifilm, Nike, Nordea, PwC, Ricoh, Sii, Staples and ThyssenKrupp have located their offices there. The development of additional functions is also a value for the tenants themselves and affects the commercial success of the facilities. In numerous public declarations, the managers of its residents emphasize that the basis for the choice of Olivia as the location of the offices were functions that their employees can use free of charge during working hours.

 

– Our presence in Olivia Centre is based not only on favourable office conditions – says Remigiusz Wojciechowski, Head of Bayer Global Business Services Gdańsk, one of the residents of Olivia Centre. We feel part of Olivia’s community, we take part in numerous social projects, and together we develop the initiatives initiated at Bayer GBS Gdańsk, inviting employees of other companies to cooperate. Olivia Centre is a unique space that is appreciated by both our employees and our guests, not only because of its convenient location. Also, the extensive possibilities offered by Olivia Garden, the observation deck and numerous services make Olivia meet our expectations. We have been in Olivia Centre for 12 years and we will be happy to stay for the next few years.

 

Many of Olivia’s public spaces are designed by Design Anatomy, an architectural studio whose portfolio includes not only projects worth a quarter of a million m.kw. offices, but also a conference center with 34 p. Olivia Star, the concept of Olivia Garden and numerous common areas throughout the centre. As Anna Branicka, the architect in charge of Design Anatomy , emphasizes, thinking about the user of space is at the heart of thinking about the development of Olivia Centre: I would call cooperation with Olivia Centre User Experience design – it is not enough to have a functionally and aesthetically designed space, what matters is the narrative, the idea that accompanies the design. The focus is always on the human being and the sensations they experience when interacting with space. We build an environment that supports good emotions, satisfaction and effectiveness of this interaction. If the experience is positive, then as a consequence, people like and want to be in such a space, and this affects the creation of a community and the further development of the place. This philosophy is inscribed in the DNA of our studio. We have a very empathetic approach to design, focusing primarily on understanding future users and their needs. Often, when working on projects that support the development of the community, we use the Design Thinking method. This was the case with Olivia Garden, which turned out to be not only a “dream come true” for the residents of Olivia Centre, but also a unique place on the tourist map of Polish.

 

Importantly, the development of projects prepared with a view to their impact on the local community and the environment is possible mainly in the case of long-term projects that are not intended for quick commercialization and sale. At the same time, their stable ownership structure and the sense of social responsibility that characterizes their operators are also important.

 

“Olivia consistently continues its policy, according to which it wants to be a part of a living city and offer services to a wide range of Tri-City residents and tourists,” says Bogusław Wieczorek, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. We have some of the biggest attractions in the region, popular at any time of the year. Last year, we also announced that the new buildings that are being prepared will be the next step in the development of the functions available in our area with apartments and hotel services. We also cooperate on a permanent basis with the Oliwa District Council, with which we implement a number of projects, among which the flagship is the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget, which allows us to support the development of our surroundings and functions important to our neighbours.

 

The value of mixed-use projects has been recognised and repeatedly raised by urban planners, urban activists and local activists. It is no different in the case of market experts responsible for space management and cooperation with potential tenants. Multifunctionalprojects have already confirmed that as an increasingly popular asset category, they create economic and social value for various stakeholder groups, including investors, users and cities, while maintaining a positive impact on the environment in the medium and long term investment horizon – emphasizes Izabela Disterheft. Looking at the success of the projects that have already been completed and the quality they bring to the urban fabric, as well as the economic, social and regulatory changes currently taking place, we can be sure that there will be more and more projects of this type.

Olivia Prize 2023 award ceremony. Lecture by prof. Marcin Piatkowski’s “Polish Golden Age”

We would like to invite you to the award ceremony in the Olivia Prize competition! For the fourth time, we will award the projects of employees and companies from Olivia Centre. The special guest of the event will be prof. Marcin Piatkowski.
Registration required.

 

 

Agenda of the meeting

 

18:00 Opening

18:00-18:10 Welcoming guests

18:10-19:10 Lecture by prof. Marcin Piatkowski’s “Polish Golden Age”

19:10-20:00 Olivia Prize Awards Ceremony

20:00-21:00 Closing / cocktail

 

 

Lecture by prof. Marcin Piatkowski’s “Polish Golden Age”

 

 

Marcin Piatkowski

Professor at Kozminski University in Warsaw and leading economist at the World Bank in Washington. Previously, he was a visiting economist at Harvard University, chief economist at PKO BP, economist at the European Department and advisor to the executive director at the International Monetary Fund in Washington. Former advisor to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Republic of Poland. Author of several dozen scientific publications, lecturer at leading universities in the world and active commentator on economic events in the Polish and world media.

 

Author of the book “Europe’s Growth Champion. Insights from the Economic Rise of Poland.”, also published in Poland, where in 2019 it received the award of the Polish Academy of Sciences for the best book on economics, and in 2020 it won the first place in the Economicus competition of “Dziennik Gazeta Prawna” for the best book promoting economic knowledge.

 

“The Golden Age. How did Poland become a European leader in growth and what does the future hold for it?”

 

  • Why are some countries rich and others poor?
  • Why are some able to get out of economic backwardness, while others are stuck in poverty?

 

The author provides answers to these questions on the example of Polish and its unprecedented economic success after 1989, when we achieved the fastest growth rate in Europe and one of the fastest in the world. As a result, in just one generation, Poland joined a small group of high-income countries and entered its economic golden age. It also analyses the causes of the earlier centuries-long backwardness of the state and emphasizes the key role of inclusive institutions, culture, ideas and individuality as sources of Polish success. In addition, it points to threats to further development and proposes a new growth model that would allow Poland to catch up with the West for the first time in history.

 

Olivia Prize Awards Ceremony

 

The Olivia Prize is awarded in four categories:

  • Olivia Business – for an economic or business project, carried out individually or in teams by Olivia Centre Residents.
  • Olivia Pro Bono – for a social project, carried out individually or in teams by the Residents of Olivia Centre.
  • Olivia Eco – for an ecological project, carried out individually or in teams by Olivia Centre Residents.
  • Olivia Impact – for the project that in 2023 had the greatest positive impact on the environment, in the business, social or ecological area. This special prize is awarded at the Jury’s choice from among all submitted initiatives.

 

The winners will receive vouchers and statuettes prepared by the Prof. Tomasz Sobisz.

 

Prof. Academy of Fine Arts dr hab. Tomasz Sobisz

He graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk in 1998. Habilitated doctor, works at his alma mater at the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia. Currently, he is the Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Sculpture and Intermedia. His sculptural output has been honoured with many prestigious awards, including the award of the Minister of Culture and Art, the award of the Mayor of Gdańsk in the field of culture, the award of the Rector of the Academy of Fine Arts in Gdańsk, and the award at the First Triennial of Pomeranian Art. In 2012 he received the PRO PATRIA Medal, and in 2014 he was awarded the Skra Ormuzdowa and the Medal of the Senate of the Republic of Poland. He has presented his sculptural achievements at many exhibitions, including at the Centre of Polish Sculpture in Orońsko (2011) and in Gdańsk at individual exhibitions: MEMORANDUM, STABILE (Gdańsk City Gallery, 2012) and BATTLEFIELD (State Gallery of Art in Sopot, 2015).

 

Sign up for the event

 

 

The SIEMANKO campaign! in CityFit in Olivia. An idea for a holiday for young people.

Let the young and the bride know that they can train for free at CityFit in Olivia! A great idea for winter holidays, i.e. the Siemanko campaign.

The CityFit chain of fitness clubs encourages people to be active and gives away free tickets for young people on the occasion of the winter holidays. If you have a youngster at home, or you know a youngster, this is great info for them. Let them go!

 

CityFit invites age groups from 2009 onwards (i.e. 2009, 2008, 2007, etc.). You can take advantage of a free workout, get to know the fitness center and cool people, spend a lot of time. Boxing, yoga, pilates, TRX, cycling, or maybe calisthenics? For 24 hours, youngsters can test for free what they like.

With the code FITFERIE24, anyone who turns at least 15 this year can get a free 24-hour pass to CityFit in Olivia (but also in Galeria Forum).

This initiative is another edition of the nationwide campaign “Siemanko!” addressed to teenagers. In this way, CityFit wants to motivate young people to spend their holidays in an active and useful way, as well as to instill positive habits regarding physical activity. To be able to take advantage of the campaign, a written consent of a parent is required, which must be presented at the entrance to the club.

 

A printable consent form and all information about the campaign can be found on the
www.cityfit.pl/siemanko
, where CityFit also suggests what to pack in a punching bag and how to exercise safely at the gym. It is worth noting that you can exercise in CityFit clubs on a daily basis from the age of 15. ż. (calculated annually, so this applies to the years 2009 and older). The free FITFERIE24 pass can be used by all people who have not used other CityFit promotional campaigns for the last 6 months.

The campaign lasts until 29.02.2024.

 

More on the CityFit website

 

 

 

 

2023 in the largest business centre in Poland

Already at the beginning of December 2023, Olivia could boast of achieving a record result in terms of commercialization of its space. The level of contracts reached m.kw 50,000, while the previous best result in the history of this project was in 2018 at the level of m.kw 40,000. At the same time, this is another good result, as Olivia summed up 2022 with a result of 30 thousand m.kw of contracted leasable space. This year’s result was due to the renewal of existing contracts, including agreements with Energa from the Orlen Group, which has been residing in Olivia continuously since 2012, Sii, which leases 5 floors in the newest building of Olivia Prime, and Bayer GBS Gdańsk, which has been invariably staying in Olivia for 11 years. The contracts also included new contracts, including agreements with Pekao S.A. and Just Join IT, the company managing the largest portal for the IT environment in Poland.

 

In my opinion, this is the most difficult year in 15 years – growing vacancy rates in the regions, stagnation on the market (in Warsaw even a decrease in the volume of the entire market), suspension of all construction of new office buildings in Gdańsk, progressing price fight, reduction of office space by large tenants due to remote and hybrid work. I am proud that even in times like these, we are able to make a profit and break our records: last year, the number of new residents’ entries and the volume of contracts – notes Maciej Kotarski, Leasing Director of Olivia Centre, with satisfaction.

 

 

In March,
Olivia’s bonds debuted on the Catalyst stock exchange
. 25,000 were put on the market. series L bonds with a nominal value of PLN 1,000 each. It was the first debut on Catalyst this year. In the following months, new series of already issued bonds from the last issue program were introduced to the market. The offer also includes new issues, in which most of the subscriptions were significantly reduced – even by more than 55%. This means that the total demand was much higher than the number of securities available. This result confirms the great success of the entire project, as it is associated with exceptional trust in it on the part of investors. The year 2023 was also another year in which cooperation with the local community of Oliwa – the district in which Olivia Centre is developing – is continued. The
fourth edition of the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget – a
social project to support initiatives important for the neighbours of Poland’s largest business centre – was held. The budget, which dates back to 2019, has already become a permanent fixture in the schedule of social initiatives in one of the oldest districts of Gdańsk. At the same time, it is the only permanent project in Pomerania to support local communities by the private sector in the form of a neighbourhood budget. Its previous editions have made it possible to co-finance projects with a total value of over PLN 65,000. Golden. Last year also saw the third edition of the Olivia Prize, whose jury, consisting of representatives of residents, selects the most interesting projects in the Impact, Eco, Business and Pro Bono categories. The Olivia Eco award was granted in partnership with the United Nations Global Compact Network Poland. This year’s winners included Infoshare, Speeron Polska sp. z o.o., Zaplify, Sii, ZR Trade, Nowy Styl and Bayer GBS Gdańsk.

 

The year 2023 ended with the jubilee of a unique project –
the Olivia Centre Choir, which celebrated its 5th anniversary
. The concert, which took place on December 6 on the 34th floor of Olivia Star, filled the concert hall to the brim and gathered an audience of over three hundred people. Once again, the choir proved with its performance how unique this project is, as it brings together representatives of over 20 companies from Olivia, and at the same time is one of the clubs for developing passions that operate in Olivia. All of them bring together true enthusiasts of sports, photography, ecology, plant breeding or music, and their main goal is to animate the Olivia community and build bonds between employees of companies that have their offices in Olivia.

 

Analysing at the end of each year the number of initiatives that take place in Olivia, it is hard to believe how multidimensional this project is and how much is happening in it over the course of 12 calendar months – sums up Bogusław Wieczorek, Plenipotentiary of the Management Board of Olivia Centre. Such a reflection, however, allows us to see how important the role our centre plays in the life of the agglomeration and how many business and social projects we manage to implement every year. There are new challenges ahead of us, which will certainly not be less important for our and the local community, so I am looking forward to the new challenges of the year that has just begun.

Oliwa’s Neighbourhood Budget. Crochet workshops in January!

Do you remember Alicja, a 7th grade student of Primary School No. 23 in Gdańsk Oliwa? Ala submitted to the Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget (a project under which we support initiatives of the inhabitants of our district, Gdańsk-Oliwa) the idea of carrying out crochet workshops. And she received funding for them! And here it is!

 

  • Crochet workshops will be held in the Oliwa Library from January 29 to February 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
  • We invite children from 10 years of age and adults, you don’t need to know how to crochet.
  • All materials will be available on site.
  • The number of places is limited to 15 people per group.

 

The workshop will be led by none other than Alicja Jankowska. Applications to the following email address: alajankowska5@wp.pl

 

“I really like crochet and I’ve been making hats, socks and mascots with this method for about a year ,” Alicja Jankowska told us when receiving the award. – It’s an incredible satisfaction for me to see the joy that my work brings to the people I prepare it for. Crocheting allows me to spend time creatively, relaxes, develops manual skills and gives me a lot of joy, so I want to share my passion with others.

 

Interestingly, this is not the first project submitted by such a young person. Alicja also ran in the Gdańsk Civic Budget; She submitted the preparation of an ecological mural. The girl shows entrepreneurship on a daily basis, successfully selling her own crochet products.

 

The Oliwa Neighbourhood Budget (OBS) is an initiative to support projects important to the residents of the district. Since 2019, residents, educational institutions and public benefit organizations have been submitting their initiatives to develop Oliwa, the district where the Olivia Centre is located. The budget was established on the initiative of the largest business centre in Poland, but its budget also includes Andrzej Stelmasiewicz , a Gdańsk councillor and local cultural animator. Previous editions of the neighbourhood budget have made it possible to co-finance projects with a total value of over PLN 65,000.
More about the winners of OBS 2023.

European Short Track Championships. Grab a ticket with a Resident discount!

The best riders from all over Europe will come to Gdańsk for the European Short Track Championships. Among them will be representatives of Polish, who want to fight for the highest places in front of their own audience. The European Championships are an important test before the World Championships and each team will try to show their best side. The hopes of the white-and-reds for success in the Olivia hall will be m.in. Gdańsk Shipyard players – Diane Sellier, Nikola Mazur and Kamila Stormowska. The most important event in 2024 in Europe in short track will take place on January 12-14 at the Olivia Hall in Gdańsk.

 

Are you a resident? Super!
When booking your ticket(s), enter the discount code OLIVIACENTRE,
and you will get up to 25% discount!
You can buy a ticket for a selected day or for the entire championship.

 

 

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE

 

 

European Short Track Championships. Grab a ticket with a Resident discount!

The best riders from all over Europe will come to Gdańsk for the European Short Track Championships. Among them will be representatives of Polish, who want to fight for the highest places in front of their own audience. The European Championships are an important test before the World Championships and each team will try to show their best side. The hopes of the white-and-reds for success in the Olivia hall will be m.in. Gdansk Shipyard players – Diane Sellier, Nikola Mazur and Kamila Stormowska. The most important event in 2024 in Europe in short track will take place on January 12-14 at the Olivia Hall in Gdańsk.

 

BUY YOUR TICKET HERE

 

Are you a resident? Super!
When booking your ticket(s), enter

discount code OLIVIACENTRE,

and you will get up to 25% discount!
You can buy a ticket for a selected day or for the entire championship.