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In its first-ever attempt at the prestigious European Green Capital Award, Heilbronn, LAND assisted in its preparation, achieved an impressive second place, underscoring its commitment to sustainable urban transformation.

Matteo Pedaso spoke at an event hosted by the IULM University in Milan, shedding light on the FILI project, a territorial regeneration initiative led by Regione Lombardia, FNM, Ferrovienord, and Trenord.

By Valentina Galiulo, Project Director, LAND Italia and LAND Research Lab GmbH

The pursuit of transformation using nature's instruments remains incomplete without aesthetic mediation. The collaboration between artists and landscape architects raises questions about a new culture of perception

A Year in Review from Nikolas Neubert, Chief Innovation Officer and Managing Director of LAND Research Lab.

In an exclusive event held in Milan, Andreas Kipar joined fifty CEOs and entrepreneurs from Italy’s leading economic sectors for the Executive Lunch hosted by Porsche Consulting, featuring Mario Draghi, former Prime Minister of Italy and former President of the European Central Bank, as the keynote speaker.

A new Winter Hardiness Zone Map for European Plants

Switzerland has a unique opportunity to shape a decentralised, sustainable future in which open spaces, technologies and sustainable development are intertwined. But to turn this vision into reality, politics, planning and society must work together.

A guest article by Joris Van Wezemael, a Swiss-Belgian geographer, urbanist, and entrepreneur who is part of the LAND community.

We are proud to announce that LAND Italia has been awarded the title of "Campione della Crescita 2025" by the Istituto Tedesco Qualità e Finanza, in collaboration with Repubblica Affari Finanza.

Andreas Kipar looks back on his first year with the World Economic Forum’s Task Force for Nature-Positive Cities. Transforming urban spaces to embrace Nature is challenging, but it is also essential as climate pressures increase.

With the motto “NATURE MEETS INNOVATION FOR CLIMATE RESILIENCE,” the Horizon Europe-funded project Med-IREN has officially kicked off in the Municipality of Egaleo, Greece, with LAND contributing over the next four years.

Developing an Alpine Solar Park: Toward the Promotion of an Energy-Productive Landscape

Andreas Kipar shares his insights on the essential role of nature in urban planning. Featured in Corriere Economia's special section, L'economia del futuro, the interview explores how urban regeneration today must be rooted in nature-based solutions.

LAND has endorsed the Montreal Call to Action on Cities, Climate Research, and Governance, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to science-based climate action. This declaration was launched at the 2024 Innovate4Cities Conference, which took place in Quebec from September 10-12, co-hosted by the Global Covenant of Mayors and UN-Habitat.

We invite you to attend our upcoming event "Assessing the Benefits of Nature: Approaches and Experiences in Evaluating the Impact of Nature-Based Solutions," scheduled for 14th November, from 10:00 to 13:00, at the Order of Architects of Milan.

On Friday, October 25, at 5:30 PM, at the Venier Auditorium in Pasian di Prato, a public meeting will be held to present the regeneration masterplan for the former Udine – Campoformido airfield, coordinated by LAND. This marks a key step in the ongoing dialogue between LAND and the local community, administration, and stakeholders, with the aim of revitalizing this iconic site by enhancing its historical and environmental value.

Between climate protection and quality of life: the handling of water and its design runs like a „blue thread“ through the cultivation of public spaces

The Urban Green Plan of Trento we developed with local stakeholders, is set to transform the city's green infrastructure. As the approval process moves forward, this strategic document focuses on enhancing urban ecosystems, improving public spaces, and addressing the growing challenges of climate change.

Jens Hoffmann, COO LAND, will be a special guest speaker at the prestigious Cities of Tomorrow conference in Oradea, Romania, on October 24-25, 2024. Organised by the German-Romanian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Romania), the event aims to bring together key figures from the public and private sectors to discuss future strategies for sustainable urban living.

LAND participates in the UNECE's UN4UkrainianCities initiative and has presented the landscape and urban regeneration plan for Mykolaiv during an event at Cascina Triulza, organised by the Centre of Excellence on Sustainable Finance for Infrastructure and Smart Cities (ExSUF), established by UNECE and LIUC - Cattaneo University, in cooperation with One Works Foundation.