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Include non-human entities, alongside humans, in urban regeneration projects aimed at vulnerable groups at risk of exclusion. #GreenInCities goes far beyond Nature-Based Solutions. The project will develop a wide range of participatory tools and methods for humans and non-humans to analyse their needs. These tools will be used to design solutions that can enhance their health and well-being in the urban landscape In addition, a special focus will be on vulnerable groups to bring a more humanistic perspective to the project.

The Scottish Government is the only European country that has elevated the facilitation of #20minuteneighbourhoods to national policy. Because the government understands that with a complete and accessible #dailyurbansystem, there is less inequality and poverty, better physical and mental health for residents, a stronger economy, and less environmental impact. Whether we’re talking about a #10minutecity, a #15minutecity, or a #30minuteregion, it’s all about envisioning a sustainable, healthy, and livable country, region, city, or neighborhood. Proximity, accessibility, and inclusivity are key concepts in this vision. It requires the government and urban professionals to move away from complex-oriented thinking and working toward a more integrated approach (in terms of geography and socio-economic aspects). In this context, the Scottish government has published several highly interesting studies and guidelines (for local authorities). The latest addition is the ‘Scottish Government Planning Guidance: Local living and 20-minute neighborhoods’ (available here: https://lnkd.in/eVTYJ7CE). It is very readable, beautifully illustrated, and, most importantly, provides numerous references. It clearly describes the what and how of the 20-minute neighborhood and, even more importantly, outlines how to achieve it. This includes examining multiple case studies. Scotland is, of course, a very diverse country, with large cities and sparsely populated regions and islands. It’s fascinating to see how they’ve developed different approaches for various components. For every urban and design professional, this is definitely worth exploring!

What are #lonelyplaces? They are places presenting a #vulnerability in terms of lack or insufficient #local endowment, accessibility, or connectivity. Lonely #places are not necessarily poor, remote or #rural. Vulnerabilities have many faces and include several dimensions (e.g. physical infrastructure, access to schools, cultural facilities, democratic participation, migrants’ integration, etc.), which deserve to be analysed in order to support an integrated approach to localised challenges and solutions. We put our reflections on these issues into a #JRC report where we presented a unique spatial, multi-scalar and interdisciplinary approach to places, going beyond traditional operational classes of policy programmes, the urban/rural dichotomy, or administrative boundaries. The report is available here👇 https://lnkd.in/dfhqQi_v We believe that findings from this research can feed the current debate on left-behind or neglected places and inform evidence-based #policy actions to favour #cohesion among territories and avoid the possibility that places might act as an obstacle to individuals to achieving their full potential. Vulnerabilities can be transformed into #opportunities through a mix of people-centred and place-based approaches. European Commission EU Science, Research and Innovation Paola Proietti Dr Patrizia Sulis Carolina Perpiña Carlo Lavalle Jean-Philippe Aurambout Filipe Batista e Silva Claudio Bosco Carlotta Fioretti Fabrizio Guzzo Chris Jacobs-Crisioni Mert Kompil Andrius Kučas Martina Pertoldi Marco Scipioni Alice Siragusa Guido Tintori Jayne Woolford Elisa Bazzani Lewis Dijkstra Laura Spirito Mark Boden European Committee of the Regions European Parliamentary Research Service The Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) Eurocities European Rural Pact Regional Studies Association European Regional Science Association (ERSA) Eurostat OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions & Cities AEIDL (European association for innovation in local development) United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) ESPON Programme European Urban Initiative

New perspectives on territorial disparities: https://lnkd.in/dhY_gM5p A new report creating knowledge that goes beyond traditional operational classes of policy programmes, the urban/rural dichotomy, or administrative boundaries. It covers several dimensions, including: 👉 physical infrastructure 👉 access to schools 👉 cultural facilities 👉 democratic participation 👉 migrants’ integration and more, which are all useful to create fully integrated policies.

🏘️ As urbanization accelerates, #housing is a growing concern. The challenge is achieving #HousingForAll while ensuring #equity and #inclusivity. 📑 Paula Sevilla Nunez (Housing Justice Researcher at International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED))’s latest report, “Who Will Cities Be For? Inequality, Housing, and the Future of African Urbanization,” explores the challenges of an urban future and provides critical insights, including: 🌐 Urbanization presents unique opportunities to transform a society’s economic, social, and political landscape. 💪 Equal housing is a gateway for social, economic, and cultural rights. 💰 Housing is both a necessity and a profitable investment. 🏘️ Learn how urbanization is impacting the African region ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e-YdmVsE #SDG16Plus #LeaveNoOneBehind #Inequality #HousingJustice #SustainableDevelopment

#Housing is not only about building houses - it is the physical manifestation of a social contract. Urban policies that cater to the interests of a wealthy few exacerbate #inequalities and lead to the - often violent - exclusion of most urban residents. This paper aims to demonstrate the importance of #governance approaches to housing. It highlights the impressive work of so many African scholars and the tireless efforts of social movements and communities that are presenting alternative, inclusive policies to addressing the global housing crisis. While writing it, I deeply enjoyed exploring the links between the #SDG16Plus framework from Pathfinders for Peaceful, Just and Inclusive Societies and the issue of housing and urban inequality, including through the housing justice propositions guiding our work at the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED). Hope readers find it useful!

Let’s start! #ReHousIn #Horizon “Reducing housing inequalities in the green and digital transition is committed to better understanding the impacts of recent crises on housing inequalities across different European regions, especially with regard to the implementation of the green transition launched by the EU. The overall aim is to explore the mechanisms affecting the (re)production of housing inequalities under recent crisis conditions, and the impacts of the EU induced green transition in different national contexts and along different degrees of urbanisation.”

The article explores the role of bottom-up participation in strengthening community resilience in urban spaces, focusing on civil society initiatives in Berlin. It emphasizes the importance of governance processes to fully leverage the potential of bottom-up participation for community resilience. The study highlights the positive impact of civic engagement on resilience and emphasizes the need for inclusive and diverse community involvement. Highlights: - The study analyzes the impact of bottom-up participation on community resilience in Berlin. - It identifies governance processes necessary to unlock the full potential of bottom-up participation for community resilience. - Civic engagement plays a key role in fostering resilience, but inclusive and diverse community involvement is crucial for long-term resilience. - The article discusses the concept of community resilience and its importance in urban spaces. - It explores the potential of civil society engagement in fostering transformative changes in cities. Why is this relevant? This article sheds light on the significant role that bottom-up participation and civic engagement play in strengthening community resilience in urban spaces. By analyzing the case of Berlin, it highlights the positive impact of civil society initiatives on resilience. This research is relevant to civil society organizations, policymakers, and urban planners as it emphasizes the need for inclusive and diverse community involvement in order to build long-term resilience. Understanding the dynamics between bottom-up participation and governance processes is crucial for promoting community-driven urban transformation and enhancing societal well-being. Moreover, community resilience is not only essential for thriving in times of change and uncertainty but also contributes to national security by fostering social cohesion and adaptive capacities within communities. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYJR7qzA #CommunityResilience #UrbanTransformation #CivicEngagement #InclusiveParticipation #BottomUpParticipation

𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognized the right to an adequate standard of living in 1948. Yet 75 years later, the global housing challenge persists. Approximately 2.8 billion people worldwide face inadequate housing. 🔴 Solving this problem requires a universal shift in perspective and the collaboration of all urban, regional and national entities to invest in adequate and affordable housing. https://lnkd.in/dr5-zH9X UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) #BilbaoMetropoli30 #urbanism #urbanplanning

UN-Habitat (United Nations Human Settlements Programme) invites any people in Gibraltar engaged with shaping the built environment - from different sectors - civil society, government, private sector, academia and professional bodies - via urban planning and management to fill a survey aimed to explore the level of participation till the end of May. 🔎 For a quick overview checkout the Our City Plan on Insta: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dynke8-e 📑 Survey is here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d9eHc9AH There are many ways of participating in urban planning processes and management and anyone's participation in the survey will contribute to measuring results at the city and country level and monitoring the localisation of SDG 11 worldwide. #gibraltar #urbanplanning #democracy #participation #inclusion #beingheard #respresentation #placemaking #britishoverseasterritory #unhabitat #ourcityplans