Arcadis’ Post

Sustainable Cities Beyond Our Planet- each minute of this extensive presentation is packed with translatable knowledge. Today’s future will be our present very soon. https://lnkd.in/dR4vvifM

Discover how to make #transportation sustainable while promoting the re-greening of urban spaces. Read about Vienna's case in an article by Hermann Knoflacher: bit.ly/3K3vkLj. Don't miss our Special Issue, "Sustainable cities in practice," still accepting submissions. #SustainableCities

Preparing my presentation for the forthcoming Smart City Expo Curitiba on 'The rise of 20-minute neighbourhoods –how cities can become greener, wilder, more inclusive, livable and poetic. I will be joining a conversation with peer urbanists facilitated by Glaico Gundim dos Santos in one of my best cities of Brazil, Curitiba- home of IPPUC - Instituto de Pesquisa e Planejamento Urbano de Curitiba and of so many co-workers over the years. The overall topic for the discussion is: How can cities foster circular economy and reduce ecological footprint? Do you have any tested ideas...? #SCECWB2024

The European Conference on Sustainable Cities & Towns series seeks to challenge local governments to shape a new urban reality, which is #sustainable, resilient, and just 🌍💪⚖️ ➡ https://aalborg2024.eu Join us: 📅1-3 October 📍Aalborg, Denmark Aalborg Kommune ICLEI Europe

There have been widescale reports in the news of the damaging effect of cruise ships to Venice and its lagoon and more recently to Amsterdam, along with questions to be answered on solving the problem of over-tourism in both cities. There is also dialogue on how port cities can expand sensitively, how they are re-designed to make use of available land and what uses these new port districts will have in the future. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's Port-Cities Programme aims to identify how ports can be assets for urban development. It states that the link between port and city growth has become weaker in recent times and is comparing policies to answer the question on how ports can regain their role as drivers of urban economic growth and how can negative port impacts be mitigated. Venice has worked to mitigate the harmful effects of cruise ships mooring close to the city centre in the old port, moving them further out to the industrial port of Marghera, but 'wash' from these large vessels is still harming the natural structure and habitat of the lagoon. Future Cities Forum in Venice last week looked at the development of new districts both in cities and at sea ports. Leading insurance and real estate company Generali hosted the forum at the Procuratie Vecchie, San Marco along with The Human Safety Net, and the discussions ranged from mixed-use developments in Milan to the emerging innovation district plans for the old port of Venice. The opening panel at 'Sustainable Cities' at the Procuratie Vecchie involved Generali Real Estate's Paolo Micucci, Heather Fearfield of FUTURE CITIES FORUM, Professor Jacopo Galli of Universita luav di Venezia / Venice Sustainability Forum and Keb Garavito Bruhn of Pilbrow & Partners #port cities #new districts #urban regeneration You can read the full panel report here https://lnkd.in/ewSuRhaA

Today, State of Green Denmark launched its recently published white paper "Urban green transition" at a virtual morning session. Burcu Tiryaki presented Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's inspiring green transformation project, "Green Valley", which aims to transform riverside areas around Istanbul into sustainable and accessible recreational urban spaces and areas capable of resisting climate change.   Birgitte Krohn with C40 Cities shared insights on the challenges of transforming our cities and urban areas into green and thriving urban spaces. And Søren Hansen with Urban Advisory gave a presentation on urban development 'the Danish way'.   I was delighted to take part in the debate afterwards, facilitated by Ulrik Raabjerg Søndergaard, where I got to offer my perspective: the importance of focusing on the triple bottom line, that includes social, environmental and economic sustainability. Urban development entails a fierce fight for areas in big cities, and development initiatives should benefit and promote biodiversity, great urban spaces and buildings. Not least considering that we must ensure that every Euro spent serves several purposes. Feel free to read the whitepaper as well: https://lnkd.in/enx-4yhP #sustainablecities

A clear vision for the future! Cities should be meticulously designed to reduce their environmental footprint, optimize resource utilization, and enhance the well-being of their inhabitants. #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning #EnvironmentalImpact"

The challenge of sustainable transport in metropolitan areas boils down to one question: what kind of city do we want to live in? Zeeger Ernsing looks at crucial, already existing, solutions that have the potential of making cities inclusive. Zeeger Ernsting is a City Councillor in the City of Amsterdam.  #JustTransition #GreenDeal #SustainableMobility  #Metropolitan #SustainableCity https://lnkd.in/dEkTyFqW

#Vienna #Austria 🇦🇹 prioritizes sustainability, climate efficiency, and resource preservation, positioning itself as an intelligent and inventive hub for #tourism and #conferences. #eventmanagement #eventmarketing #eventplanners #eventplanning #marketing #marketingcommunication #press #pressrelease #pressconference #presse #Event #hybridevents #Veranstaltung #Events #congress #kongress #conference #konferenz #summit

Catalyzing Places for Life with Nature-based Solutions 🌱 – Last week, I had the privilege of attending the 'NBS Summit – the Urban edition' in Super Bock Arena, Porto (Portugal). This event was a treasure trove of insights from international speakers and solution providers who shared their expertise on transforming our urban landscapes. Here are some key takeaways: ♻️ Transitioning from an industrial civilization to an ecological civilization ⚖️ The power of Nature-based Solutions to mend our broken relationship with nature 📲 Digital technology isn't the panacea for every challenge 🌳 Green is the new grey 🌲 Ecological infrastructure trumps traditional dams for future resilience 🏙️ Avoid copying the Western urban model 💣 Our industrial mechanical mindset and grey infrastructure are destroying ecosystems (water, soil, forest, ...) 💧 We are disrupting water cycles, yet water is vital for green growth 🔋 Carbon credits shouldn't be a free pass to pollute 💧 Utilize rainwater and cool houses with green walls 🪚 Nature-based Solutions need maintenance too 🗺️ Ecological infrastructures must be planned and built across a scale 🌍 Regeneration is the next step beyond sustainability 🦆 Remember, we are nature.. Nature-based Solutions have undeniably proven their worth during this summit. I challenge everyone involved in the built environment to adopt a nature-first perspective. Listen to the land, understand its essence, and formulate a vocation that harmonizes with the unique community of the unique place. Real estate should be a tool for creating thriving environments. Thank you to Paulo Palha, Ana Teixeira Mesquita, Isabella Costa, and everyone else for your energy and hospitality. ❓How did you experience the summit and what were your key insights ❓ -  -  -  -  - #NatureBasedSolutions #Porto #Regeneration #Restoration #Sustainability #nbssummit2024 #nbssummit