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Lighting poles with integrated sensors for noise management are installed in popular places across the city, where there is often nuisance for inhabitants. The installed noise sensors measure the overall environmental noise during day and night. They can also be used as a nudging tool to regulate the lighting intensity of the light poles in case excessive noise is detected during evening hours. Connection between sensor and light is done via a local data platform (Urban Sense), whereas the captured data is made available on a Health & Well-being platform.

The effects of natural environments on the well-being, behaviour and physiological states in elderly and people with dementia are analysed, in order to support the design of green spaces and to foster nature-based psychological and clinical interventions. This process includes a series of psychological measures such as self-reported questionnaires and cognitive tests. Behavioural and physiological measures obtained by wearable tools (i.e., eye tracker & electroencephalograph system) are included to monitor psychological and psychophysiological states in people with dementia.

The accessibility and mobility of people with a certain level of disability is increased within a selected venue (green space). The microclimatic conditions in different areas of the venue are fully monitored, while virtual & ICT tools ensure the assistance & safety of visitors. An interactive screen provides an intelligent information system for visitors, communicating the benefits provided by nature on H&WB. A “best-practices manual” for the (re) design of green public spaces is created, focusing on the therapeutic effects of green/blue areas.

A common ICT platform, including a Customer Relationship Manager system (CRM) is used to manage different sports and recreational facilities at a sports complex. The visitors’ flow overview and management is achieved through an installed movement tracking system. Public screens and tablets display statistics from the monitored parameters across the installations, as well as from the monitoring of the H&WB of visitors.

A brownfield site is regenerated through landscaping interventions and planting of indigenous species. The new setting allows for a variety of physical and recreational activities. The installed monitoring systems along with the informative signs serve educational purposes: Through the installed sign system, visitors are informed about animal and plant species located in the surrounding area. At the same time, the collected air quality and meteorological data offer better understanding of the intervention’s environmental impact.

Sustainable forest trails are created to connect different facilities in an athletic complex. The trim track is equipped with information stations providing visitors with information on healthy lifestyles. Installed sensors track the movement of visitors for counting and analysis. The different facilities are designed and strategically placed to ensure inclusion of all users. Offered activities & therapeutic services enhance the H&WB of visitors, while wearables are used to actively track the activities and directly monitor the H&WB. Educational and social events facilitate knowledge exchange and inter-departmental collaboration.

An ephemeral construction is co-designed and co-implemented together with vulnerable young adults. It is a simple versatile structure based on reclaimed and recyclable materials, combining accessible resting and exercise elements. It can host various cultural activities designed for different age groups. In an integrated approach, a health trail is created in the surrounding area. Along it, data is being collected on environmental conditions, water quality and mobility, helping to create a solid knowledge base on the effects of the wider implemented intervention.

Aiming to increase biodiversity and provide environmental education to school children and the local community, NbS interventions and citizen engagement activities were undertaken. An ecological playscape and community garden were implemented to improve health and well-being of both children and adults. Social engagement is realised through pop-up initiatives involving mostly children and their teachers, but also general public, promoting a co-creative attitude towards local planning and development.

The use of distributed sensor technologies is the core concept behind this intervention where science is citizen led by means of installations in outdoor areas of people’s homes or in public spaces. Sensors are installed at various locations to identify various pollutants and the quantities of air pollution of interest.

After a series of field observations to investigate the conditions of a street, residents participated in the regeneration of the area through micro-greening and pop-up NBS solutions. Participants were provided with seeds for native plants, to improve greening in the streetscape. A bus stop is greened as part of the intervention, increasing the vegetation and biodiversity in a dense urban setting.