Young Smart Cities Learning Situation on:
GREENING PUBLIC SPACES
KNOWLEDGE PILLS relevant to this SMART theme are:
- Greening Cities
- Urban Farming Strengthens Resilience
- Urban Green Spaces can promote Health and Well-Being
Driving Question
How can we transform public urban spaces into green areas that improve the quality of life in our city?
Learning Situation
Many cities have limited green spaces, as most areas are occupied by roads, buildings, and parking spaces. To address this challenge, the local authority has launched a public call for innovative ideas to green urban spaces and make the city healthier and more sustainable. The goal is to improve air quality, reduce heat, improve stormwater management, and enhance the well-being of residents and visitors. Citizens are invited to submit proposals identifying priorities and creative solutions for transforming existing public areas into greener, more liveable spaces.
Task
Design an evidence-based proposal responding to your local authority’s call for ideas to green urban spaces in your city. Working in groups, you’ll choose one specific area and develop a clear, research-informed idea for how it could be transformed into a greener, more liveable public space that helps address the effects of climate change. Your goal is to show that your proposal is feasible, sustainable, and beneficial for both the environment and the community.
Make sure you follow an enquiry-based approach so your proposal is grounded in solid, evidence-based reasoning. You will move through these stages:
Explore → Research → Analyse → Ideate → Present → Reflect