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31 July 2025
May 22nd - Rewilding Cities (Urban Future: the better-cities event, conference in Poland)
by Water As The Source of Urban Public Space
Discover the project
Co-creating the city with wildlife on your mind
What if flora and fauna had a say in urban planning? What would frogs and water lilies choose, given the chance? You might be surprised – these kinds of ‘wild’ participation exercises are already taking place in cities around the world. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll hear from those bringing the voices of nature into the planning process – literally. Come explore how humans can make space for the wilderness to weigh in, and what it means to truly design with nature, not just around it. Perle Laouenan-Catchpole (Facilitator) Moderator | Netherlands Ranja Van Asbroeck Climate Project Coordinator at City of Mechelen | Belgium Mark Van der Veken Participation Manager at City of Mechelen | Belgium
What if flora and fauna had a say in urban planning? What would frogs and water lilies choose, given the chance? You might be surprised – these kinds of ‘wild’ participation exercises are already taking place in cities around the world. In this one-of-a-kind workshop, we’ll hear from those bringing the voices of nature into the planning process – literally. Come explore how humans can make space for the wilderness to weigh in, and what it means to truly design with nature, not just around it. Perle Laouenan-Catchpole (Facilitator) Moderator | Netherlands Ranja Van Asbroeck Climate Project Coordinator at City of Mechelen | Belgium Mark Van der Veken Participation Manager at City of Mechelen | Belgium