Landscape as infrastructure: rethinking the city for a sustainable future

Addressing urban sustainability challenges requires courage and a fresh perspective, especially when radically rethinking our connection to the built environment. It is no longer enough to address environmental crises and climate change in isolation; we must also consider quality of life, community resilience, and economic development. The ecological transition calls for our shared responsibility and new alliances between public and private sectors, supported by a network of urban innovators dedicated to reshaping our spaces. We all have a role to play in this transformation.

Reflecting on his career, Kipar discusses his early work on Milan’s Bosco in Città—one of Italy’s first urban forestry projects, now celebrating its 50th anniversary—as well as notable projects like the Krupp Park in Essen, a reclaimed industrial site, and the Airolo Valley regeneration in Switzerland, which showcases the harmonious integration of infrastructure with nature.