II International Seminar on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) Brazil Europe: promoting urban nature for more resilient cities Vitoria-Gasteiz and lessons learned for Brazil. Iñigo Bilbao. Architect
1. An overview of the city 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012. 3. Urban Green Infrastructure: The Green Belt. 4. The Inner Green Belt. 5. Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment Index
1. An overview of the city Index
An overview of the city
An overview of the city Strategic location
A medium-sized city. It is the capital of the Basque Country It has a population of 252,000 and a surface area of 277 sq.km It is surrounded by an extensive natural rural area, with 63 small villages 4 Natura 2000 Network spaces + a Ramsar wetland
Municipality
1/3 of urban surface area are public green areas. 45 m 2 per inhabitant 727 ha Green Belt. (900 ha in the future) 100% of the population lives less than 300 m from green spaces. 33 km of urban pathways. A green city 90 km of bicycle and pedestrian routes in the Green belt.
1. An overview of the city 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012. Index
A history of Political agreement. Technical expertise. Citizen participation. a process spanning more than 30 years..
European Green Capital 2012
Vitoria-Gasteiz, building bridges A medium-size city as a reference model for 84% of the population of Europe. An opportunity for experiencing and sharing its environmental challenges and undertakings with Europe and the rest of the world
1. An overview of the city 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012. 3. Urban Green Infrastructure: The Green Belt. Index
ZADORRA The Green Belt SALBURUA ZABALGANA OLARIZU ARMENTIA
The Urban Green Infrastructure
The Urban Green Infrastructure
Objectives 1. Foster the biodiversity of the city, by increasing the spatial and functional connectivity between urban and peri-urban green spaces. 2. Increase ecosystem services in the city, by favoring urban metabolism processes more in line with natural processes, reducing the consumption of natural resources. 3. Integrate ecological and hydrological processes and flows into the urban developed network through adequate planning. 4. Reduce urban heat islands, prevent climate change and improve conditions and processes to adapt to this. Increase the resilience of the city and reduce its vulnerability. 5. Promote public use compatible with green spaces, increase opportunities for leisure and recreation, increase accessibility and country-city connections, preserve the cultural heritage and traditional landscapes and increase a sense of identity. 6. Create environments that favor health, collective well-being and the general habitability 7. Contributes to economic development through green employment.
New designs for new functions buildings water gardens public space mobility s
Taking into account the ecosystem services
Future projects: Larragorri Park
Biocapacity + Biodiversity Increase in biodiversity and urban biocapacity. Green Urban Infrastructure The Inner Green Belt. Closing the Green Belt. Programme: Roots of the Future 250.000 new trees. Connecting the Green Belt with the mountains that surround the city.
Coordinated strategies Urban Green Infrastructure and its alignment with other city strategies: Plan to Fight Climate Change Local Biodiversity Strategy Plan for Prevention and Control of Flooding Sustainable Mobility and Public Space Plan Health Plan Food Strategy General Urban Plan
New General Urban Plan: More city in a city Urban regeneration A more sustainable architecture The Medieval Quarter restoration and renovation. The redensification process.
1. An overview of the city 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012. 3. Urban Green Infrastructure: The Green Belt. 4. The Inner Green Belt. Index
The Inner Green Belt
The Inner Green Belt BEFORE Avenida de Gasteiz AFTER
The Inner Green Belt
The Inner Green Belt CROSS SECTION: BEFORE CROSS SECTION: AFTER
The Inner Green Belt
The Inner Green Belt Allocation of public space
1. An overview of the city 2. Vitoria-Gasteiz: European Green Capital 2012. 3. Urban Green Infrastructure: The Green Belt. 4. The Inner Green Belt. 5. Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment Index
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment Plans and section
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment Vegetable fachade
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment Vegetable roof
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment ENERGY CERTIFICATIONS: A (LIDER-CALENER, CE3X) CALIDAD AMBIENTAL 70/100. (Green Building Council-España) ERAS (ERAS de IHOBE) LEED GOLD (LEED US Green Building Council) Energy Certifications PASSIVEHAUS (NEW BUILDINGS)(PHPP del PassivHaus Institut) MONITORED: Scada/BMS NEUTRAL CO2 EVENTS
Europa Congress Centre Refurbishment 1. Other sustainable aspects: - Cleaning staff is people with social problems. - Reusing rain water for irrigating vegetable roof and façade - Heat recovery ventilation - Parking reservation through smartphone - Natural lighting - Leds lighting
Conclusions Some learned lesson that could be useful for Brazilian cities: The need for political consensus. The importnce of technical expertise. Citizen involvement is crucial Long term and integrated estrategies Be optimistic! Nature is generous when you let it act. Be patient! But start now and never stop.
Moito Obrigado! ibilbao@world-cities.eu ibilbao@finnova.eu some pictures and texts copyright Vitoria-Gasteiz City Council