Organising meetings is familiar territory for the Koninklijke Vereniging Stadswerk Nederland. But the Future Green City World Congress, to be held in Utrecht from 23 to 26 September 2024, is of a different order. It is aiming at 3,000 participants from all over the world. Why are we doing this and what can we expect? Stadswerk chairman Gerdo van Grootheest talks about it.
Author: Communication WUP
Two Worlds Become One
In a recent interview in Stadswerk Magazine, an enlightening conversation unfolds with two pivotal figures in urban development: Luis Romanh, CEO of World Urban Parks (WUP), and Sanne Hieltjes, President of the International Federation of Municipal Engineering (IFME). They share their contributions and expectations for the Future Green City World Congress 2024.
Column on the Road to Future Green City
Throughout this interesting article, the author discusses the concept of integrating roof and facade greenery into urban architecture, specifically in the context of the Vertical Forest Wonderwoods project. This project, a collaboration between architectural firms Boeri, MVSA, and others, aims to create sustainable, green buildings in urban areas.
What are “Sponge Cities,” and How Can They Prevent Floods?
“Sponge cities” describes urban areas with significant natural areas such as trees, lakes, and parks or other good designs intended to absorb rain and prevent flooding.
Get ready for season 3!
As we reflect on the remarkable journeys of Seasons 1 and 2, we are taking a short hiatus to reimagine what we want season 3 to become. Your insights and visions can play a pivotal role in this creative process.
Webinar: Green assets & parks: an international comparison
Stadswerk invites you to the webinar ‘Green assets & parks: an international comparison’ on the 28th of November 10:00 – 11:00 (GMT+ 1). The language of communication is English.
Healthy Parks: Principles in practice from design to end use – case studies from around the world
The aim of this session is to present examples from around the world where the Principles are put into practice to achieve healthy parks from design to end use. Information shared will include discussion of issues, challenges encountered and successes.
WUP Member Marathon
Join Us for the World Urban Parks Member Marathon: Shaping the Future of Urban Green Spaces.
World Urban Parks Awards 2023
For the past eight years, World Urban Parks (WUP) has been a driving force behind acknowledging and honoring remarkable contributions made by individuals and organizations in the realm of urban parks, open spaces, and recreation.
CityRAP Tool
CityRAP is a tool creator by DiMSUR that develops relevant and innovative tools to improve local, national, and sub-regional capacities for reducing vulnerability and building the resilience of communities to natural and other hazards in the southern African region and beyond.









