Blue and green areas enhancement for citizens’ H&WB

Blue and green areas enhancement for citizens’ H&WB4

General Description

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.

Timeline to reach full potential

0-2 years

Co-benefits & spatial impact assessment

Co-creation roadmap

Lessons learnt

Co-creation process

Integration: Different departments at administration level worked together more closely due to the VS being implemented. The co-creation process can therefore incentivise cross-sectoral collaboration.
Local Innovation: Valuing local communities’ perspectives leads to more inclusive, effective, and sustainable decision-making.

Implementation process

General

This is a solution that relies heavily on the performance of digital components. Equipment failures and malfunctioning are at a certain level inevitable and there are high maintenance needs.
Need for Specialized Expertise: High levels of expertise were required both from the city staff (project team members) and from the external contractors.