Design guidance for green and thriving public spaces

Framework / Guideline

| Year: 2024

Urban Development, Climate Change Adaptation, Climate Resilience

Audience: Municipal / Local Government Practitioners, Urban Planners & Technical Experts

Resilience dimension: Infrastructure & Environment

Policy alignment: Sustainable Development Goals, New Urban Agenda

Cross-cutting: Nature-based solutions, Risk-informed

Source: C40 Cities

This resource provides design guidance for public spaces, focusing on multidisciplinary principles, practical actions, and case studies to enhance urban public spaces for community engagement and resilience.

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Design guidance for green and thriving public spaces

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