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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Webinar: Green assets & parks: an international comparison
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.
Healthy Parks: Principles in practice from design to end use – case studies from around the world
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.
WUP Member Marathon Webinar Calendar
This 5th and 6th of December 2023, we are celebrating 24 hours of dynamic discussions and opportunities for collaboration in the parks world.