
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.

“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.

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.

Stadswerk invites you to the webinar ‘Green assets & parks: an international comparison’ on the 28th of November 10:00 – 11:00 (GMT+ 1). The language of communication is English.

The aim of this session is to present examples from around the world where the Principles are put into practice to achieve healthy parks from design to end use. Information shared will include discussion of issues, challenges encountered and successes.

This 5th and 6th of December 2023, we are celebrating 24 hours of dynamic discussions and opportunities for collaboration in the parks world.

Join Us for the World Urban Parks Member Marathon: Shaping the Future of Urban Green Spaces.