Water as the Source of Urban Public Spaces
City of Mechelen, Belgium - an European Urban Initiative Innovative Action (2024-2027)Over 3.5 years, the City of Mechelen in Belgium is reinterpreting its connection to water and biodiversity. By redesigning the public spaces along the River Binnendijle for multiple user groups, including plants and animals, the project explores how urban environments can reflect ecological relationships. As a New European Bauhaus demonstrator, it focuses on creating inclusive, nature-connected public spaces that are both beautiful and ecologically resilient.
Role of anthropocene.city: Johannes supports the City of Bruges in the implementation of Blue4Green as an EUI Innovation Expert.
Find more about anthropocene.cities' work with WATSUPS here:
- Analytical Article: Beautiful, Sustainable, Together: Reimagining Mechelen’s Relationship with Water, Biodiversity in Urban Public Space while Tackling Gentrification. by Johannes Riegler on Portico
- Analytical Article: Mechelen's citizens’ assembly in action: Co-creating for and with nature. by Johannes Riegler on Portico
- Urban Diary# 1: Mechelen and the River Dijle: A city rediscovering its treasure. by Johannes Riegler on Portico
- Analytical Article: Otters in the old town?! Mechelen’s journey to reconnect people, animals and plants along the river Binnendijle. by Johannes Riegler on Portico
- Analytical Article: How Mechelen strengthens participation through immersive and visual innovation. By Johannes Riegler on Portico.
Cities Reimagined Podcast Episodes on WATSUPS:
