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Kassandra speaks about the importance of Nature-Based Solutions in urban environments at Urban Green Horizons event.

At yesterday’s Urban Green Horizons event, Mark Cannata delivered a compelling talk on Kassandra and the importance of Nature-Based Solutions in urban environments, together with partners from Svimed Centro Euromediterraneo per lo Sviluppo Sostenibile, Iridra and Ancilazio.

The event also saw a successful twinning and knowledge exchange between two innovative EU projects: URWAN and Cardimed — highlighting the power of collaboration in addressing sustainability challenges.

It’s inspiring to witness these projects coming together to shape greener, more resilient cities for the future!

Kassandra continues to work towards sustainable development and climate change mitigation visiting Ptuj in Slovenia.

Kassandra has just completed, as part of the URWAN project, a productive site visit and community engagement session in Ptuj, Slovenia—one of the country’s most historic towns. As we continue to work towards sustainable development and climate change mitigation, visiting Ptuj provided invaluable insights into the unique challenges faced by a town deeply rooted in history and culture.

One of the key challenges we discussed was how to balance the urgent need for climate action and integration of Nature Based Solutions with the conservation of Ptuj’s architectural heritage. The town’s narrow streets, ancient buildings, and rich cultural landscapes make implementing modern, sustainable infrastructure a delicate process in which a data-based decision making process will be crucial. In this respect Kassandra will be an invaluable tool to allow local authorities can balance the immediate need for climate action with the careful stewardship of Ptuj’s cultural heritage, ensuring that both the town’s past and its future are protected.

Throughout our visit, we engaged in open dialogues with stakeholders, including local authorities, business owners, and residents.

By listening to these voices, we gained a deeper understanding of the town’s unique vulnerabilities and opportunities. The visit highlighted the importance of co-creating solutions with the community, ensuring that any steps we take forward are rooted in local needs and aspirations. Together, we aim to help build a sustainable future that honors Ptuj’s past.

Kassandra visits Sarajevo as part of the URWAN project!

Just wrapped up an inspiring site visit in Sarajevo as part of the URWAN project! It was an incredible opportunity to engage directly with key local authorities, stakeholders, and community members who are integral to the project’s success.

We had very productive meetings where we discussed the implementation of Kassandra as an Integrated Decision Support System (IDSS) for part of Sarajevo, including the historic Old Town. This tool will be pivotal in integrating nature-based solutions into urban planning, ensuring that the city’s rich cultural heritage is preserved while also enhancing resilience to environmental challenges.

This visit reaffirmed the importance of strong, localized partnerships in making a meaningful impact. We are excited to see how these collaborations will shape the future of Sarajevo’s urban landscape. Looking forward to the next steps in this journey!

Not just prediction but action!

Modica and Kassandra are still dedicated to their environmental efforts: we have collected over 1500 kg of waste and discovered a new turtle nest.

Read more: https://www.radiortm.it/2024/07/03/modica-continua-il-suo-impegno-per-lambiente-raccolti-oltre-1500kg-di-rifiuti-e-scoperto-un-nuovo-nido-di-tartarughe/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1Jhx6t6uA22i2udjW99xMlxtgokoizUPjwhmLKVQqG52Mzx6pmoqfKdoo_aem_udtnfS4LhtITIAyvhQk4uA

Foto: RTM

Do your bit. Everything counts!

On Sunday, June 30th, starting at 4:30 PM, Kassandra will join friends from the Plastic Free association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Modica, for a beach cleanup event at Maganuco.

World Ocean Day

You are what you eat.

An estimated 8 million to 10 million tonnes of plastic end up in the ocean each year.

Plastic in the ocean breaks down into microplastics which can cause serious environmental concerns because they can be eaten by marine life and can cause harm to humans.

The decisions we make in dealing with waste affect us all.

The bottleneck problem in historic cities.

“Building more roads to prevent congestion is like a fat man loosening his belt to prevent obesity” Lewis Mumford, 1955

Historic cities were not built for cars. Visualising future sustainable scenarios via Kassandra can help decision makers obtain buy-in from stakeholders and citizens for this often delicate issue, improving resilience and quality of life.

Wetlands play a crucial role in supporting biodiversity.

Healthy wetlands play an essential role as a habitat for biodiversity that can help to adapt to climate change.

Mediterranean wetlands are critical habitats for migratory birds. However, they are threatened by human pressure, reducing their capacity to preserve biodiversity.

Kassandra can help in assessing the resilience of these areas and developing adaptation pathways for better decision making.

Exciting News! Kassandra will be participating in the World Monuments Fund workshop.

We are focusing on the critical issue of coastal heritage preservation in the face of climate change. Coastal areas are on the front lines of climate impacts, and heritage sites are no exception.

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on how Kassandra and other experts are collaborating to equip decision-makers with the tools and knowledge needed to address these complex challenges. Let’s come together to explore effective communication strategies for advocating urgent action.

We are proud to be part of this interesting project with 9 European cities!

URWAN PARTNERSHIP MEETING JOURNEY

Here we are, the Second Meeting of URWAN Project has officially started!

Kassandra for the Cittadella dello Sport.

In the heart of the urban landscape of Modica Sorda there is a site of enormous potential waiting to be unlocked. A space full of opportunities to redefine community, sport and sustainability.

Today we reveal the vision of an innovative project carried out using Kassandra, for the Cittadella dello Sport, a new campus destined to transform the fabric of the city of Modica and raise the quality of life of its inhabitants by laying the foundations for a vibrant, inclusive and sustainable urban environment.

We won’t be dreaming of a white Christmas this year…

Climate Change is causing average and peak temperatures to rise across the globe.

In Sicily, where we are based, temperatures are already exceeding even the more conservative estimates with projected increases of 3 degrees and exceptional peak temperatures in summer – Sicily holds the European temperature record of 48.8 degrees – and peak winter temperatures are also rising with 27 degrees recorded on 14th December 2022.

Celebrating a Tropical Christmas, therefore, is not simply a provocation, but a very likely reality of our near future. Christmas this year will be therefore a time for reflection on our impact on nature.

We are very proud that we were able to contribute with Kassandra to one of the most interesting case studies!

This far-reaching and insightful report by the National Trust shows the way in dealing with Climate Change at all levels, from policy to data, from experimentation to implementation, from learning from history to predicting the future.

You can find the report here:

https://lnkd.in/emQEc2Dv

Another important moment for us! Ready for the Milano City Conference.

We are truly honored to be partners of the most significant smart cities event in Italy.

We look forward to seeing you in Milan!

Kassandra is a partner of the Milan Smart City Conference 2023, the main annual event on Smart Cities and Climate Change in Italy.

We will be talking about innovative ways for cities to Save Money and Save the Planet!

More information at:

We are delighted to be Partners of the Milan Smart City Conference 2023!

It will be a great opportunity to share knowledge and push the boundaries of smart city design and management.

We hope to see you there.

Proud to have been part of this!

Together with at the Ordine degli Architetti in Palermo we are talking about what identity, time and heritage means for us in a city and how it defines our culture.

Presentation of the book to which we have contributed with a paper on cities and memory.

What does identity, time and heritage mean for us in a city? How does it define our culture? How should contemporaries architecture interact with historic urban fabric?

We will be talking about this and more with esteemed colleagues on Tuesday 17th October at the Ordine degli Architetti in Palermo.

Kassandra in Istanbul at the 50th ASECAP-EU ASSOCIATION Study and Information Days

Today is an important day for us, we are in Istanbul for the 50th ASECAP – EU ASSOCIATION Study and Information Days where we will present the results of the pilot study “Resilience of motorway infrastructures in relation to the phenomenon of climate change” carried out for the Concessioni Autostradali Venete S.p.A. in partnership with Climate Change Study Centre (CCSC) and Ecogest.

The future of our cities and Climate Change

On 7th July we presented Kassandra and had a very interesting debate about the future of our cities and Climate Change.

Thank you to all at the Ordine Architetti Lecce and especially Danilo Pastore and Aurora Riga for the fantastic welcome!

Kassandra in Lecce as part of the celebrations for 100 years of the national chapter of Architects in Italy

On 7th July we will be talking about Kassandra in Lecce as part of the celebrations for 100 years of the national chapter of Architects in Italy!

We will talk about Future Heritage – Cities of the future and climate change.

Registrations are now open! Follow the link to register online: https://www.architettilecce.it/cont.php?cat=areariservata

Kassandra calls to action!

Our call to action for accountability in local authorities in regards to Climate Change in the press today!

Read more here: https://www.ildomanibleo.com/2023/04/29/sicilia-i-fondatori-di-kassandra-lanciano-proposta-ai-candidati-a-sindaco-istituire-un-assessorato-al-cambiamento-climatico/?fbclid=IwAR1dixzjcsvDBToBFO1ngavYof64FnCS8a-aV4TiHYbRnx7ge62LUAqAb90

Kassandra at “Il futuro è presente. Immaginiamo una città sostenibile”

Future is Present! How collective decisions taken today can make or break the future of the next generations? Watch here: https://www.vrsicilia.it/il-futuro-e-presente-immaginiamo-una-citta-sostenibile/

Kassandra about the need for immediate action against Climate Change

Dealing with plausible futures, even extreme ones, will require data-driven decisions and collective buy-in.

Kassandra’s ‘prophecies’ for the city of Modica

Another chance of highlighting the need for immediate action against Climate Change.

Read more: https://www.ragusaoggi.it/dai-giovani-un-atto-di-amore-per-la-citta-di-modica-ascoltarla-conoscerla-e-viverla/

Tomorrow 17th March @ 19:30!

We will be talking about the future of our cities and how decisions made today can lead to alternative realities for the next generations.

Kassandra on TV!

An in-depth and wide ranging interview on Climate Change, the future of cities, architecture and decision-making.

Onwards!

Kassandra at the University of Trento!

On 14th March we will be presenting Kassandra at the University of Trento!

Part of Nude, new urban design, this series of talks focuses on knowledge, the city, design, technology and new urban landscapes.

Save the date!

We will be giving a talk on 17th March focusing on plausible alternative futures for Modica 100 years from now.

Kassandra and the sustainable future of cities

Great talk last night about Climate Change, citied and the power of data. Good to be amongst friends!

Thanks to Fondazione Arch RG for the invitation!