We have an exciting milestone to share with you at this time: Results from an ongoing research on urban residents’ trade-offs and preferences have been published in Landscape and Urban Planning under the title: “The right fit: Acceptance of nature-based solutions across European cities”. The publication contributes valuable knowledge for the scientific and professional community.…

The effects of NBS intervention in Maribor, Slovenia – one of the UPSURGE demo-site – are now visible in the numerous trees planted.The planting process around Pekrski potok began in April 2024 after all precise arrangements were made with the involved contractors. This arrangement was crucial for an accurate and precise stakeout of the site…

Last week (10-11th June) in Vienna we organised a thematic workshop on the European Regenerative Urban Lighthouse concept. According to our project objectives, the Lighthouse will provide consultancy services to cities and investors interested in nature-based solutions. We have spent several hours validating lighthouse framework services with clear simplified definition, by categorizing them under four…

Artistic projects can educate the public about ecological issues by presenting complex information in an accessible and engaging manner. Exhibitions, installations, and performances can highlight environmental problems, such as climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction, bringing them to the forefront of public consciousness. Therefore, Katowice Place Lab uses art as one of the activities for…

With UPSURGE implementing a variety of NBS in pilot cities, understanding residents’ preferences and interest in participating in the NBS design processes is an important piece to the puzzle.  Only when taking residents into account, will NBS contribute to long-term and well accepted urban sustainability strategies. The University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna…