Meet the URBREATH project: Collaboration and nature at the service of urban regeneration

Meet the URBREATH project: Collaboration and nature at the service of urban regeneration

The European URBREATH project, which we have been working on for a year, is innovating collaborative models for the design of natural itineraries in 9 European cities, including Madrid. Here, with Villaverde as the epicentre, the project brings together entities such as Basurama, Dark Matter Labs, Traza and itdUPM, collaborating to address local challenges and turn the district into a benchmark for urban regeneration and climate adaptation.

The current crises – climate, biodiversity, resources, housing and institutional trust – require us to rethink our cities and the way we work. There is no time or resources for partial, sectoral solutions. It is essential to integrate diverse perspectives, harness technology and strengthen public-civic-private collaboration, working in harmony with nature.

In October the first general assembly of the project took place. During 3 days more than 150 people, including European partners and municipal staff, shared reflections and collaborative work in La Nave. We took advantage of these days to develop a series of videos highlighting the perspectives and aspirations of this project.

Get to know different perspectives on URBREATH

Video 1 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH in Madrid:
Key players from the Madrid team, including the City Council and partners such as itdUPM, Dark Matter Labs, Basurama and Traza, explain how URBREATH is being implemented in Villaverde.

Video 2 – Strategic & Political Interviews: URBREATH Impact:
Strategic and political representatives analyse the impact of URBREATH in Villaverde and its contribution to urban climate adaptation.

Video 3 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH Innovation Processes:
Members of the Madrid City Council detail the innovations that the project brings to the city.

Video 4 – URBREATH Partner Perspectives:
Our European partners express their wishes for the project, with interventions from representatives of The Lisbon Council, Digital Flanders, Politecnico di Milano and Climate Alliance.

Video 5 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH Expectations:
The cities of Tallinn and Pilsen share their expectations and objectives within the project.

Video 6 – Summary of the URBREATH General Assembly:
A synthesis of the progress and reflections shared during this key event.

URBREATH not only seeks to respond to current challenges, but also to pave the way towards a more sustainable and resilient future for our cities. This project is a clear example of how interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation can transform the way we live and interact with our environment.

The European URBREATH project, which we have been working on for a year, is innovating collaborative models for the design of natural itineraries in 9 European cities, including Madrid. Here, with Villaverde as the epicentre, the project brings together entities such as Basurama, Dark Matter Labs, Traza and itdUPM, collaborating to address local challenges and turn the district into a benchmark for urban regeneration and climate adaptation.

The current crises – climate, biodiversity, resources, housing and institutional trust – require us to rethink our cities and the way we work. There is no time or resources for partial, sectoral solutions. It is essential to integrate diverse perspectives, harness technology and strengthen public-civic-private collaboration, working in harmony with nature.

In October the first general assembly of the project took place. During 3 days more than 150 people, including European partners and municipal staff, shared reflections and collaborative work in La Nave. We took advantage of these days to develop a series of videos highlighting the perspectives and aspirations of this project.

Get to know different perspectives on URBREATH

Video 1 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH in Madrid:
Key players from the Madrid team, including the City Council and partners such as itdUPM, Dark Matter Labs, Basurama and Traza, explain how URBREATH is being implemented in Villaverde.

Video 2 – Strategic & Political Interviews: URBREATH Impact:
Strategic and political representatives analyse the impact of URBREATH in Villaverde and its contribution to urban climate adaptation.

Video 3 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH Innovation Processes:
Members of the Madrid City Council detail the innovations that the project brings to the city.

Video 4 – URBREATH Partner Perspectives:
Our European partners express their wishes for the project, with interventions from representatives of The Lisbon Council, Digital Flanders, Politecnico di Milano and Climate Alliance.

Video 5 – Cities’ Perspectives: URBREATH Expectations:
The cities of Tallinn and Pilsen share their expectations and objectives within the project.

Video 6 – Summary of the URBREATH General Assembly:
A synthesis of the progress and reflections shared during this key event.

URBREATH not only seeks to respond to current challenges, but also to pave the way towards a more sustainable and resilient future for our cities. This project is a clear example of how interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation can transform the way we live and interact with our environment.