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PUBLICATIONS — November 30, 2023

[Book Chapter]: Co-creation of healthy corridors: a participatory approach to the circular city

In their chapter, URBiNAT reasearchers explore the contribution of the healthy corridor concept as a cluster of nature-based solutions (NBS) and of the co-creation methodology as a process that generates commitment to the circular city debate.

PUBLICATIONS, Høje-Taastrup, Nantes, Porto, Sofia — November 28, 2023

[Research Paper] The relation between proximity to and characteristics of green spaces to physical activity and health

Green spaces are associated with increased physical activity of nearby residents. But there are still gaps in understanding which proximity and what characteristics of green spaces can trigger physical activity.

Sofia — November 16, 2023

[Nadezhda] Construction of a food and leisure pavilion, URBiNAT Technological NBS, under way

In the district of Nadezhda in Sofia, the foundations for a remarkable wooden construction, a Food Production and Leisure Pavilion, have been laid. Over the past five years, as part of the URBiNAT project, local planners, researchers, and citizens have come together to co-select this emblematic URBiNAT Technological Nature-Based Solution (NBS).

Høje-Taastrup — November 15, 2023

[Høje Taastrup] How URBiNAT concepts and methods have been woven into co-planning of a Future City of Knowledge

In the heart of URBiNAT Follower City Høje Taastrup, an ambitious project is taking shape that promises to transform the city into a hub of knowledge and education.

CONFERENCE, Milan — November 13, 2023

URBiNAT at the Feltrinelli Foundation’s annual review of urban transformations “About a City”

Gonçalo Canto Moniz, Coordinator of the URBiNAT project, provides keynote lecture at the Feltrinelli Foundation's annual review of urban transformations "About a City".

Nova Gorica — November 10, 2023

[Nova Gorica 🇸🇮] Bridging Nature-Based Solutions and Cultural Heritage as the city prepares to become European Capital of Culture 2025

Nova Gorica's designation as the European Capital of Culture in 2025 is a significant opportunity for the city to showcase not only its rich cultural heritage, but also how its citizens are working on the connections between Culture and Nature-Based Solution (NBS) - notably as part of the URBiNAT project.

BEST PRACTICES, NBS, Sofia — November 6, 2023

[Sofia 🇧🇬] 2-Day Technical Visit of the Sofia Healthy Corridor

Local scientific partners and representatives of the URBiNAT Consortium came together on 19 & 20 October to explore the current stage of the implementation of Sophia’s Healthy Corridor.

NBS, NEWS COVERAGE, Sofia — October 31, 2023

[In the News 🇧🇬] Interview with the District Mayor of Nadezhda (Sofia), Dimitar Dimov

Dimitar Dimov: "In URBiNAT, the residents of "Nadezhda" became active participants in the new look of the city."

NBS, NEWS COVERAGE, Porto — October 25, 2023

[Porto 🇵🇹] The future Alameda de Cartes Park is already being designed on the ground

The works that will create the future Alameda de Cartes Park began in July and you can already see work taking place on the ground.

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