GreenPlace cities commit themselves to developing more regeneration projects with green solutions and a participatory approach

Edited on 30/05/2025

Six representatives from the GreenPlace network stand holding signed commitment documents

Elected city representatives hold signed commitment documents

During two days, on 13 and 15 May 2025, the Project Partners of the GreenPlace network exchanged and learned about strategies and activities for "recycling" unused urban areas, using social participation tools. Based on the life of the GreenPlace network and the two-day meeting, it has become clear that for such processes, it is crucial to take into account not only the regional specificities and conditions of each of the partners, but also to introduce greenery as a key factor in limiting climate change in urban areas.

On 14 May 2025, elected representatives from the GreenPlace network committed themselves to further pursue their actions in this regard, and in particular to:
• Consider revitalisation as a priority, envisaging green solutions—be they in terms of Nature-Based Solutions, Circular Economy (and energy), or Cultural Heritage;
• Ensure that residents and users are taken into consideration throughout the entire development of local projects;
• Related to this, create local groups, based on URBACT Local Groups or newly created ones, to become key partners in the implementation of the solutions; and
• Ensure regular monitoring, feedback, evaluation, and readjustment of the solutions.

The present elected representatives signed a non-binding commitment, which expressed their interest and motivation in further pursuing this approach.

The Commitment was signed by:
• Sr. Presidente João Henriques, Mayor, Vila Nova de Poiares
• Jorge Brito, Intermunicipal Executive Secretary, CIM
• Marek Hattas, Mayor, Nitra
• Vicent Bou, Councillor, Onda
• Dan McSweeney, Councillor, Limerick
• Ana-Maria Boghean, Councillor, Bucharest

 

Article written by Marcelline Bonneau on 30/05/2025

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