The presence of numerous parks and gardens and the proximity of Vitosha Mountain give Sofia the opportunity to be a unique green capital. The city prioritizes solutions to its specific problems such as air pollution, energy efficiency, and water and waste management.
Urban environment development
Investments in green infrastructure and urban environment
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Enhancement of 51 inter-block spaces in Sofia
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New parks and gardens in neighborhoods (2025)
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Over €511291 in 2024 for the design of green spaces
Sofia Municipality Budget 2025 – over €1.4 billion.
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Maintenance and development of the urban environment
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Investments in educational and sports infrastructure
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Improvement of transportation connectivity
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Maintenance of streets and sidewalks
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Measures to increase security
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The “buses to school”” service continues for 2024–2025
Transport and infrastructure
- €93.77 million for the expansion of the metro
- Construction and repair of key roads: Blvd. “Stamboliyski”, “Rozhen” Blvd., “Maria Luiza” St., “Opalchenska” St., Copper Factory Bridge, “Eduard Genov” St. and “Zhivko Stalev” St.
- Construction and repair of bridges
- Improvement of intra-district connectivity
Urban environment and neighborhoods
- €33.3 million for repair and maintenance of the street network (+10 million compared to 2024)
- €24.62 millionfor repair of sidewalks
- €153.4+ million for green areas
- €16.9+ millionfor street lighting (€838.5+ million compared to 2024)
- €5.42 million BGN for Civil Budgets (2 times more than 2024)
Institutional development and construction
- Construction restrictions in suburban areas (from 2025)
- “Long-term development zones” (66,200 decares) around Lozen, Bistritsa, Malo Buchino, Ivanyane and the northern regions
- Higher and denser construction will be allowed
- Small portion reserved for parks
Funding and programs
- Sofia invests new €3.07 million in green infrastructure
- The municipality is collecting project ideas for integrated urban development – €43.45 million.
Sources: Ministry of Regional Development and Public Works (MRRB), VISION SOFIA – ACTIONS FINAL
