Urban Releaf – Climate Action 2024 is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing urban parks in Cascais to better withstand climate change. The project involves community participation, including students and volunteers, to assess and improve park conditions.
Key Facts
- Event Date: July 8, 2024
- Location: Various urban parks in Cascais
- Participants: Students, volunteers, and local government officials
- Objective: Improve urban parks to adapt to climate change
Community Involvement
The Urban Releaf project saw active participation from students of Escola Básica de São José, who visited Bosque das Fontainhas on July 8, 2024. They assessed park conditions such as shade, seating, and water fountains, supported by volunteers from Jovem Cascais and Nuno Piteira Lopes, the vice-president of the Cascais City Council.
How to Participate
Residents and visitors can contribute to this citizen science project by visiting various urban parks, including Parque Urbano do Penedo, Parque Urbano da Quinta da Carreira, Parque Urbano da Abóboda, Bosque das Fontainhas, Parque Urbano de Trajouce, Jardim Constantino, and the center of Cascais between Jardim Visconde da Luz and the station. Simply look for the QR code on the information panels and complete the questionnaire on your mobile device.
Achievements and Goals
Over the past few years, Cascais has successfully recovered more than 250,000 square meters of urban parks, creating an average of 2.5 square meters of green space per resident. The vice-president emphasized the importance of community involvement in making Cascais greener and more resilient to climate change.
Future Prospects
The Urban Releaf initiative is a significant step towards a sustainable future for Cascais. By involving the community in the assessment and improvement of urban parks, the project aims to create a more resilient and green environment for all residents.
Join the Urban Releaf project and help make Cascais a greener place to live!.
