Increase accessibility to green open spaces
The edible forest of Alcalá de Henares
The main objective of the project is to increase the biodiversity of a peri-urban area, re-naturalizing it through the creation of an urban edible forest.
Urban Regeneration in the District of Ferencvaros (Budapest)
- Complex development of a run-down part of the district (Refurbishment/ urban renewal)
The target area is located in the heart of Budapest. This pioneer project was realized before urban planners would have recognized the importance of urban green spaces. At the same time this project brought measurable market benefits (appreciation of occupied property), also helped to create a neighbourhood community. The project was a succesful tool in mitigating the negative effects of urban heat island, and summer air temperatures significantly decreased.
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Promenade along river Danube
- Develop a concept and implement numerous pilot projects on the riverbank
The main purpose of the project is to design a promande among the Danube quays in Budapest, planting plants, building installations, and awareness rising. The goal is the sharing of the sensation of the Danube in the city, recommending the daily utilization of the river side to citizens.
The project is a good example for the implementation of strategic NBSs, with putting great emphasis on the corporate development and implementation, by creating networks.
The...
ECO-Park development (Balaton lake) of Balatonfűzfő city
- Development of an ecological park at the lake Balaton
The plans of the municipality and the local civic organzation were to develop a pleasant, ecological park filled with different kind of leisure activities from the neglected gulf.
The objective is a comprehensive reconstruction of the area in Balatonfűzfő, from Fövenyfürdő Beach to Tobruki Beach is enabling the semi-natural utilization of the area near the city and near the lake. This project has two phases:
- The first phase a semi-natural promenade with special playground was created ...
Urban Natural Park, Based on Natural, Historical and Cultural Heritage Promotion and Eco-Citizenship
- Creation of an urban natural park as a metropolitan governance tool
- Encourage sustainable territorial development based on natural, historical and cultural heritage promotion, and eco-citizenship
- Deliver sustainable solutions at a large scale to maximize benefits for society and the environment
The action encourages sustainable territorial development based on natural, historical and cultural heritage promotion and eco-citizenship. The governance is based on a charter included in the Local Urbanism Plan...
Blue Beach Case Study of Valenton (Val de Marne, France), Fertile Soil Construction by Using Recycled Materials
Soil construction with wastes.
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Urban Challenges:
1. Climate issues: Climate adaptation
2. Urban water management and quality: Urban water management and quality
4. Urban space and Biodiversity: Urban space management
5. Urban Regeneration and Soil: Soil management
7. Public health and well-being: Quality of life, Health
8. Environmental justice and social cohesion: Social cohesion
11. Green economy: Circular economy, Direct economic value of NbS...
Green Roof of Aimé Césaire School Complex
In 2013, an experimental and educational project, conceived as a garden home for a school, was built at the heart of the green district known as ‘Duke’s Meadow’ on the Île de Nantes. The building’s roof was covered by 2,700 square meters of natural dunes.
The objective is to create a green roof, relying heavily on a phytosociological approach to plant colonization and high biodiversity, but also a site that is easy to manage.
The originality of its green roof results from a co-construction between architects and landscape designer. Its qualities are undeniable, and this...
Bézannes Joint Development Zone (Reed Bed Park), Storm-water Management Solution
- Rainwater management of a 172ha area in response to a waterproofing construction
This NbS is a construction ex nihilo of a landscaped park as alternative stormwater management solution to a traditionnal civil engineering management (tubes). It takes place in a 172ha area in the city of Bézannes (Reims Métropole). This project has been implemented in response to the waterproofing of this area (strong urbanisation level).
The project is caracterized by an artificial river leading to a permanent lagoon and a reed bed. Then a wetland manage the water...
Flood Retention Basins of Lura River, Como Province
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River bank renaturation and stabilization through live staking and vegetated dikes
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Riparian afforestation
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Phytodepuration basins
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Zero-energy flood retention system (no pumping needed)
The project consists of the implementation of two rolling basins connected by an open air ditch and a pond filled with ground water. The basins will be temporarely flooded by Lura river during intense rainy periods through natural inlet from the river bed,...