Urban Releaf

How do residents of Utrecht experience heat in their own neighbourhoods? How can these personal experiences be visualised?  An exhibition at Neude Library brought together residents’ stories and climate data to explore how…

Urban ReLeaf invites artists, designers, performers, and creative practitioners to submit proposals for an exciting new opportunity in Utrecht, the Netherlands  We’re offering a €2,500…

What if city planners could test urban design scenarios before breaking ground?  Utrecht’s Digital Twin is making this a reality, as we discovered at the…

‘Green Neighbourhood, Cool Neighbourhood’ is more than just measuring . Throughout the summer, over 100 residents from the Utrecht neighbourhoods of Ondiep, Zuilen, Rivierenwijk, and Kanaleneiland…

July marked the official launch of the Utrecht Heat Stress Campaign ‘Green Neighbourhood, Cool Neighbourhood.’ Residents from four neighbourhoods were introduced to Urban ReLeaf wearable…

From April 9-11, the Urban ReLeaf General Assembly took place in Utrecht, bringing together project partners for a three-day programme of project updates, collaborative discussions,…

Utrecht is experiencing hotter, drier summers due to climate change, but not everyone has access to cool, green spaces. This puts vulnerable populations at greater…