01/09/2024 31/08/2026
Hydro-Heritage Cities network that collaborates on adapting the know-how of the Urban Innovative Actions project Cultural H.ID.RA.N.T. in diverse local contexts. Building on Chalandri’s integrated, participatory approach, the network draws inspiration from the revitalisation of a still-functioning Roman aqueduct, which was re-integrated into urban life. Hydro-Heritage Cities aims to test and refine this model as a prototype for regenerating cultural heritage sites linked to water in a sustainable, community-driven way, while also addressing climate change challenges and strengthening citizens' sense of belonging and ownership.
PARTNERS
Lead Partner : Chalandri - Greece- Elche - Spain
- Roeselare - Belgium
- Rome - Italy
- Serpa - Portugal
- Sombor - Serbia
Timeline
Kick Off URBACT Meeting, Paris, Oct. 1-2
1st Network Meeting, "Deep Dive" in Chalandri, Jan. 16-17
Transferability Study, Feb. 28
Communication plan, Feb. 28
URBACT City Festival, Wroclav, Apr. 8-10
URBACT Meeting, Paris, Apr. 28-30
2nd Network Meeting, "Culture and Citizen Participation", Roeselare, May 8-9
Online Masterclass "Integrating Hydro-Heritage with Sustainable Water Management", June 1
Cities Forum, Krakow, June 17-19
3rd Network Meeting, "Community & Schools Participation", Serpa, July 10-11
Online Masterclass "Innovation in Infrastructure and Technology", Sept. 2
Online Masterclass "Gender & Diversity", Sept. 3
4th Network Meeting, "Mid-Term Reflection", Sombor, Oct 23-24
Online Masterclass "Hydro-Heritage as a Living Resource & Economy", Nov.
Online Masterclass "Innovative Governance & Institutional Models", Dec.
5th Network Meeting, "Governance & Funding", Elche, Feb 3-4
Online Masterclass "Redesign Procurement Processes for Social & Environmental Impact", Feb.
Investment/ Continuity Plans Drafts, Mar.
Online Masterclass "Ways to Communicate your Investment Plan", Apr.
FINAL Network Meeting, "Share Results & After HHC Plans", Rome, June 17-18
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News
Hydro-Heritage Cities in URBACT City Festival
Hydro Heritage Cities was proud to be part of the 2025 URBACT City Festival in Wrocław.
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News
Serpa presents HHC network in Regional Sustainable Development meeting
Serpa city presents Hydro-Heritage Cities in meeting for Regional Sustainable Urban Development in Alentejo, 2/4/2025.
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Article
Hydro-Heritage Cities: Unearthing stories of water, identity and resilience
Sandra Rainero, Hydro-Heritage Cities' lead expert, narrates how an idea made it "from a napkin sketch to a flowing legacy" of innovative practices
Library
Where Culture Meets Nature - ITN Hydro-Heritage Cities Transferability Study
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hydro heritage TRansferability study .pdf(PDF, 10Mo)
