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Whose Future? New Urban ReLeaf Research Maps the Role of Citizens in Shaping Green-Blue Urban Futures

7min • August 2026

A new open-access study presents the first systematic review of how citizens are engaged in green-blue infrastructure scenario planning across European cities. Despite growing interest…

Call for Creative Proposals: Transform Climate Data into Public Art in Mannheim 

4min • August 2026

Urban ReLeaf invites artists, designers, creative practitioners, and collectives to submit proposals for an exciting new opportunity in Mannheim, Germany.  We’re offering a €3,500 commission (gross) to co-create an original…

Urban ReLeaf Dundee Launches Air Quality Sensor Campaign in Local Schools 

3min • July 2026

Primary school pupils across Dundee are becoming Air Quality Explorers through a new educational campaign delivered by Dundee City Council in collaboration with partners as…

Shaping Greener Neighbourhoods: Play and Participation in Athens 

3min • July 2026

Last month, the Urban ReLeaf Athens team brought together families for an interactive workshop that combined digital citizen science with hands-on creative learning, encouraging children…

Riga’s Pop-Up Community and Culture Lab Artists Begin Work on Climate Mural

4min • June 2026

We are delighted to announce the selected artists for Riga’s Urban ReLeaf Pop-Up Community and Culture Lab. Following an open call earlier this year, philosopher…

Transforming Urban Heat Data into Poetry in Cascais  

4min • June 2026

As part of the Urban ReLeaf Pop-Up Community and Culture Lab, Cascais Ambiente launched an innovative initiative inviting the community to reflect on climate change and the impact…

Call for Creative Proposals: Transform Urban Climate Stories into Comics in Athens 

3min • June 2026

Urban ReLeaf invites comic artists, illustrators, writers, and digital creators to submit proposals for an exciting new opportunity in Athens, Greece.  We’re offering a €2,500 commission to co-create…

Athens Advances Digital Tools for Urban Tree Monitoring 

3min • May 2026

The Athens’ team is continuing its work to strengthen urban nature monitoring through an ongoing campaign for the city’s trees registry, inviting citizens and visitors to contribute valuable data via the Trees app.    As part of this…

Cascais recognised at Portugal Smart Cities Awards for Urban ReLeaf collaboration

2min • May 2026

Urban ReLeaf pilot city Cascais has received the Portugal Smart Cities – António Almeida Henriques Award in the ‘Public Space’ category, recognising the city’s work…