Urban areas in these four Visegrad countries are rapidly changing, but nevertheless the region is falling behind in facing the growing urban challenges in a sustainable way – in a way that would ensure long term benefits for all its citizens and future generations. An effective international cooperation between these four countries would avoid doubling the efforts and ensure the exchange of knowledge between relevant sectors.

In order to enhance the cooperation aspect of the project, we will work closely with three project partners – Association for Garden Design and Landscaping from Slovakia, Polish Green Roof Association and the Landscape Gardening Association from the Czech Republic. The project includes the development of case studies and policy recommendations.

Combining smart innovative solutions in urban environments that are inspired and supported by nature would not only contribute to increase the cities’ resilience to the great challenges of our time, such as climate change, social inequality and economic insecurity, but it would also bring this region at the forefront of the EU.

  Find out more about our results in the Summary Publication: Smart and Green – the Future of Visegrad Cities, 2017.

On 29 November 2017, the one-year long activities  were presented on an international seminar in Budapest as well as involved a workshop where participants had to develop their “dream cities”. Find the presentation slides here:.

The Smart and Green project is  funded through the International Visegrad Fund and through the European Union.