World Urban Parks intends to work with the following World Urban Parks Advocacy Committees to create and share resources that support and advocate for the importance and significance of World Parks Week and urban parks.
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Parks Week 2024
From April 28th to May 5th, 2024, join us in celebrating the irreplaceable value of urban green spaces during World Parks Week. This year, we’re focusing on the incredible benefits that large urban parks bring to our communities, health, and environment.
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Why urban green spaces are as important as natural reserves
A study comparing urban greenspaces with natural areas has revealed they’re contributing a lot more to ecosystems than previously thought.
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Plante & Cité – from research to operations
The World Urban Parks Europe Region members are joined by Maxime Guérin from Plante & Cité - the world’s only national research thinktank, established to focus exclusively on parks and greenspace related issues.
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Future Green City World Congress September 23 – 26 / 2024
In this article you'll uncover the daily program, day by day, and everything you need to know about the conference tickets, the accommodation, and many more exciting events that will take place during the Future Green City World Congress
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Looking Ahead to a World Event
Organising meetings is familiar territory for the Koninklijke Vereniging Stadswerk Nederland. But the Future Green City World Congress, to be held in Utrecht from 23 to 26 September 2024, is of a different order. It is aiming at 3,000 participants from all over the world. Why are we doing this and what can we expect? Stadswerk chairman Gerdo van Grootheest talks about it.
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Two Worlds Become One
In a recent interview in Stadswerk Magazine, an enlightening conversation unfolds with two pivotal figures in urban development: Luis Romanh, CEO of World Urban Parks (WUP), and Sanne Hieltjes, President of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME). They share their contributions and expectations for the Future Green City World Congress 2024.
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Column on the Road to Future Green City
Throughout this interesting article, the author discusses the concept of integrating roof and facade greenery into urban architecture, specifically in the context of the Vertical Forest Wonderwoods project. This project, a collaboration between architectural firms Boeri, MVSA, and others, aims to create sustainable, green buildings in urban areas.
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What are “Sponge Cities,” and How Can They Prevent Floods?
“Sponge cities” describes urban areas with significant natural areas such as trees, lakes, and parks or other good designs intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
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Get ready for season 3!
As we reflect on the remarkable journeys of Seasons 1 and 2, we are taking a short hiatus to reimagine what we want season 3 to become. Your insights and visions can play a pivotal role in this creative process.