From individual wetlands to multifunctional wetland landscapes
We need to see wetlands as parts of a larger landscape system, not as isolated units, and continue to follow up on both benefits and side effects. Only then can we optimize their function and create sustainable solutions for the future.
SLU Urban Futures work with Living Labs
SLU Urban Futures works with the concept of Living Labs - a place and a learning arena for different actors to jointly test, understand and develop solutions for complex challenges. The purpose of living labs is to experiment with new processes and methods that would otherwise be difficult to implement in conventional urban environments.
Daniel Valentini on why urban waterscapes matter more than ever
Cities around the world are under increasing pressure from water-related climate risks. Daniel Valentini, researcher at SLU, and hub coordinator at SLU Urban Futures, shares his insights on how the concept of urban waterscapes can help shape resilient cities of the future.
News from SLU Urban Futures
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Digital twins, analog practices and posthumanism at this year's Landscape Days
About fifty employees from SLU's departments of Urban and Rural Development, People and Society and Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management gathered in October at SLU Ultuna for a 24 hour conversation and inspiration about future landscape practices. -
SLU Landscape Days explore more-than-human landscapes
During a panel discussion at this year’s SLU Landscape Days, researchers and practitioners came together to discuss what it means to think and live in “more-than-human” landscapes - places where humans, animals, plants, and other materials are deeply entangled. -
When water redraws the map – challenges and opportunities for future outdoor urban spaces
Water shapes our landscapes in profound ways, especially as climate change intensifies risks and drives innovative solutions. In the latest webinar of the Mötesplats: Urban landskap series, researchers and practitioners discussed how water management is transforming urban environments. -
Seascapes in focus: coastal challenges and design solutions
Seascapes – biodiverse coastal zones under growing pressure – are gaining attention at SLU. Through design, research, and collaboration, landscape architects are exploring new ways to protect and regenerate these vital, yet often overlooked, marine environments. -
Designing resilient cities: Daniel Valentini on why urban waterscapes matter more than ever
Cities around the world are under increasing pressure from water-related climate risks. Daniel Valentini, researcher at SLU, and hub coordinator at SLU Urban Futures, shares his insights on how the concept of urban waterscapes can help shape resilient cities of the future.