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III Circular Architecture Marathon: Onda towards a Green and Circular Lung

The Department of Circular Architecture of the Universitat Jaume I (UJI) has taken another step forward in its commitment to sustainability and circularity in the built environment by organising the third edition of the idea’s competition (III Circular Architecture Marathon). The main objective of this event is to promote reflection and dissemination among students and professionals on the implementation of the concepts of sustainability and circularity in construction and urban planning processes, contributing to the transformation of the sector towards a circular economy and supporting the decarbonisation of urban environments. In this edition, the initiative has been supported by the Onda City Council and had as a case study the project (Onda's Green Lung). 

Redefining Urban Security for Inclusive Cities

Urban security encompasses the comprehensive safety and well-being of individuals within urban environments, acknowledging the intricate interplay between tangible threats and the perception of security. The goal of the project is to overcome the securitarian approach, which focuses primarily on law enforcement and punitive measures, fostering instead the underlying causes of insecurity. While crime must be prosecuted, a more comprehensive strategy is needed to foster a sense of safety and well-being.

6th URBACT Local Group Meeting Held in Pula

Including a field visit to Vallelunga brownfield site.

Winter is for Action: The Fourth Quarterly Report of S.M.ALL

As the year drew to a close, the S.M.ALL network didn’t slow down. Instead, it shifted gears from planning to action. The fourth quarterly report captures a crucial phase where Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) started shaping real, on-the-ground changes across partner cities. With a strong focus on pilot projects, citizen engagement, and risk management, this quarter laid the foundation for a transformative 2025.

The S.M.ALL Ad-hoc series - Issue 2 - Pietro's way forward

The Ad-hoc series reckon with the future thanks to the two workshops held by Ad-hoc Expert Pietro L. Verga in Autumn 2024, shifting the focus to tackle mobility from different yet complementary angles.

Testing Action Wildflower ID Swatch in Limerick

Find below one excellent example about a real action: 

"our rationale for this testing action to create something unique to Limerick to assist LCCC staff and the public identify and record 25 species of native wildflower. The ID swatch is based on 25 species of wildflower found in Corbally Meadow, one of the most botanical species rich sites in the city. It is hoped the local aspect will help raise/educate public awareness around the value of native local wildflower seed as opposed to buying in non-local flowers that would not be as beneficial to local species in their larval and adult lifecycle as a source of food and habitat.

The Process involved procuring a local botanist to help determine the 25 species to be included in the swatch and to provide the images and detailed text for the life cycle and interesting species facts for "