GreenIn Cities
Supporting innovative urban regeneration and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation in European cities.
To support creative talents in the emerging field of distributed design in which we move data, instead of products.GreenIn Cities tackles the need for sustainable urban regeneration by focusing on deprived areas that face social, environmental, and economic challenges. The project aims to address pollution, climate adaptation, and mitigation through Nature-Based Solutions (NbS), while engaging vulnerable groups in co-creation and decision-making processes. Additionally, the project explores the health of non-human species and leverages advanced technologies for urban regeneration.
GreenIn Cities introduces a holistic, data-driven, and co-creative approach to implement and scale Nature-Based Solutions. By focusing on engaging local communities and non-human species, the project aims to address the unique needs of deprived urban areas and create more equitable and sustainable urban environments. Through a multidisciplinary approach, GreenIn Cities incorporates technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), immersive realities, and citizen science to enhance the effectiveness of these urban greening interventions.
EU-funded project under the Horizon Europe framework. Total funding of €11,986,364.50 to support innovative urban regeneration and nature-based solutions for climate adaptation and mitigation in European cities.
GreenIn Cities aims to develop, test, and validate new tools and methodologies for collaborative climate mitigation and adaptation through co-creation processes in urban regeneration. Key outputs will include methodologies for urban regeneration, advanced technological tools for co-creation, and strategies for long-term community engagement and environmental sustainability.
The Project
GreenIn Cities responds to the evolving need for sustainable urban planning in the face of climate change. The project will focus on developing Nature-Based Solutions that cater to both human and non-human species, improving urban resilience and fostering environmental awareness in deprived areas. By leveraging AI and immersive technologies, GreenIn Cities will facilitate data-driven planning and co-creation processes, aiming to develop regeneration strategies that address the complex social and environmental issues in these regions.
The project builds on past urban regeneration initiatives, addressing the gaps in deprived areas often neglected by traditional approaches. It moves beyond simply providing ecosystem services by treating nature as a stakeholder, integrating health metrics for both humans and non-human species. Through collaboration with local stakeholders and innovative technology, the project seeks to create long-lasting, community-owned greening solutions.
Our Contribution
The Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia is a leading partner in the GreenIn Cities project. IAAC’s Advanced Architecture Group will play a crucial role in developing the project’s strategic, technological, and methodological frameworks. IAAC will contribute its expertise in design and digital fabrication, helping to operationalize Nature-Based Solutions through collaborative urban planning.
By coordinating with other partners and municipalities, IAAC will ensure that GreenIn Cities incorporates cutting-edge tools for environmental monitoring, co-creation, and data analysis. The IAAC team will also focus on integrating the needs of non-human species into the project’s greening interventions and ensuring that the project aligns with relevant EU policies and goals, such as the European Green Deal and the New European Bauhaus.
Who is it for?
GreenIn Cities is designed for a wide range of stakeholders, including:
- Vulnerable communities living in deprived urban areas
- Urban planners and policymakers
- Environmental scientists
- Non-human species advocates
- Technology developers and urban data specialists
The project seeks to create a participatory and inclusive process where these stakeholders collaborate to co-create greening solutions that address their diverse needs while enhancing urban resilience and sustainability.
2024-2028
Horizon Europe
€11,986,364.50
Advanced Architecture Group
Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), Linköping University (LIU), University of Porto (FCUP), LAND, Foundation for Research and Technology Hellas (FORTH), URBANA, THINGS, University of Nova Gorica (UNG), MCRIT, Fjölbrautaskólinn í Breiðholti (FB), Sensative (SENS), ABUD, IES R&D, Kaunas University of Technology (KTU), NeuroLandscape (NL), Ideas for Change (IFC), University College Cork (UCC), Forum Virium Helsinki (FVH), Municipality of Prato (PRATO), Barcelona Metropolitan Strategic Plan (PEMB), Municipality of Nova Gorica (MONG), Municipality of Helsinki (HELS), Athens Development and Destination, Management Agency (ADDMA), Municipality of Pecs (PMJVO), Municipality of Hersonissos (MOH), Municipality of Cork (CCC), Municipality of Reykjavik (RVK), Municipality of Matosinhos (CMM), Municipality of Birštonas (BSA), Fab City Foundation (FCF), Consorci del Besos (CB)
