Egbert Roozen’s Post

Nature Restoration Low has been approved. Wonderful news, even though my country, Italy, voted against it. Being in Europe proves to be a great lifesaver for us. From today all states will be obliged to activate recovery policies for natural eco-systems to safeguard biodiversity and absorb CO2 in cities and reduce heat islands and hydro-geological risk. We have to understand that tle landscape design and environmental redevelopment is a very serious matter, which must be addressed by qualified entities that focus on the best result from an environmental, economic and planning point of view for the communities. In this regard, my projects are recognized best practices at a national and international level, well before European law made it mandatory. But above all there are three projects that unquestionably mark my professional history: The restoration and landscape recovery of Casale S. Nicola in Bisceglie (BA) with an urban planning variant to create a luxury resort in an archeological area: https://lnkd.in/dQ-BxFkC The "Intelligent Buildings" Program in 2015. It brings together planning decisions, design indications and money to build with the banks as its main supporters: https://lnkd.in/d-BMfAF The project I love most, because it is the true union with a community that has been SUSTAINABLE FOR TWENTY YEARS. THE VIA CANELLINA VARIANT IN GRADARA, which definitely anticipates the European Nature Restoration LOW. Because it doesn't create urban greenery in residual spaces. But it replaces a public residential area with a park for outdoor reception, educational farm and dog training all based on concession, on public-private partnership: https://lnkd.in/dYDrXpW9

#Wetland restoration projects, ecological #conservation programs, and #sustainable development planning have allowed this city to balance economic growth and #environmentalprotection. https://ow.ly/Fy8M50QA2Tg

Public land management agencies are caught in a balancing act: how can we develop urban areas while protecting vital green spaces? Current asset management practices often prioritize development over conservation, failing to account for the immense, hard-to-quantify, value of preserved natural spaces. This can lead to decisions that erode ecosystems and compromise public well-being. Adopting frameworks like Parks Canada's ecological integrity model can help cities better value green spaces and make more informed decisions that prioritize sustainability. Discover why we must rethink how we value green assets and advocate for a shift in perspective on land use. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gfpSSvZA #GreenSpaces #PublicLandManagement #Sustainability #ParksAndRecreation #EcologicalIntegrity #UrbanDevelopment #Conservation #Environment #GreenInfrastructure #Toronto

[Urban Conservation Challenges] Let's explore Urban Conservation Challenges. Urban conservation refers to the preservation and protection of natural and cultural resources in . . . https://lnkd.in/d33Ft_yv

30% of urban areas protected for nature/green space is BOLD…. Yet with urban land at a price premium it requires strong governance to legislate for this. ….see Hamburg’s citizen led agreement below…. Re-imagining what an ‘urban’ environment should include is essential to our experience as humans as we move towards 68% urbanisation globally by 2050… What else can you imagine for our cities of the future? …

White paper on European elections about a green and healthy urban environment SoGreen Alliance pleads for Green Deal 2.0 with urban chapter for next EU-semester Today March 21st 2024, at the start of a new Spring, the SoGreen Alliance publishes a white paper with recommendations for urban green policies in view of the upcoming European elections and the next EU-semester 2024 - 2029. In the white paper, with the title ‘We want to pass on a liveable and greener world for our children and next generations’, the Alliance pleads amongst others for an advanced EU Green Deal 2.0 with a specific urban chapter. The SoGreen Alliance, which is a cooperation of eight European associations of urban green professionals, wants to take up a pro-active role in realizing a green and healthy urban environment and seeks with this white paper the cooperation with European policy makers and relevant stakeholders on this topic. In the white paper the SoGreen Alliance refers to the current societal challenges in the urban area and aligns to the current EU Green Deal in which green solutions are integrated in different initiatives. According to the Alliance, it is now time for the next step. EU Green Deal 2.0 After the elections for the European Parliament and the start of the new European Commission, there must be an at least ambitious work program on greening the urban area as there has been in the past five years. The SoGreen Alliance concludes that the urban area needs extra attention at European level. Although green cities are already fragmented on the EU agenda, it would be good to evaluate the current status of the green transition in urban areas, to combine different policies and to look where new impulses could be given. Water and Soil are vital in a holistic approach on the application and effectiveness of greenery and nature-based solutions in the built-up area. The availability of water during periods of heat and drought becomes an urgent topic. Rainwater needs to be collected and stored for different use. To create an even bigger potential, the soil in the built-up area must be unsealed and transformed into fertile growing spots. Besides water and soil, a further elaboration is needed on the aspect of circularity so that green ‘waste’ becomes a natural source for new products or new applications. The same counts for the urban ecosystems and pollinators. Looking at the greater urban agenda that must defined behind all these development, the Alliance pleads for a specific chapter for the built-up/urban area in the follow up of the EU Green Deal; the EU Green Deal 2.0.     The SoGreen Alliance introduces in the white paper also recommendations on ‘Green transition at local level’, ‘The Built-up area as carbon sink’, ‘Biodiversity’ and “Skills development’. In the coming weeks the white paper will be presented to the European institutions and different stakeholders at European level. The white paper can be found at this website: www.onthegreenmove.com.

This October, Sri Lanka must justify the renewal of Colombo’s Wetland City status. In the 6 years since its accreditation, how has Colombo integrated wetlands into the urban landscape to build a more resilient and livable city? Find out in our latest feature 👇🏽 #WWD2024

This article explores the obstacles and successes encountered in the restoration of urban ecosystems, highlighting the importance of these efforts for the sustainability and livability of urban areas.  https://lnkd.in/dX7g-29c #urbansustainability

"One of the principles promoted by the Community Environmental Council’s (CEC) Ecological Framework for Revitalizing Santa Barbara’s City Core is creating a rich and abundant mix of nature — plants, trees, birds, and insects. The preference is for native plants because these require less water and less maintenance, and because they are hardier." Read from Dennis Allen in the Santa Barbara Independent about the importance of utilizing mini forests in the City of Santa Barbara to improve our air quality, protect us from heat, and beautify our spaces: https://lnkd.in/gRqXuXmv Plus! Read the article and CEC's Ecological Framework for Revitalizing Santa Barbara’s City Core: https://lnkd.in/gf-D8e2i 📸 Santa Barbara Independent

While the importance of green infrastructure in urban environments is widely known, this research provides valuable evidence to promote its implementation. Let's work towards creating more sustainable and livable cities with blue and green infrastructure. #greeninfrastructure