IN-HABIT is an EU Horizon 2020 project that has sought to foster inclusive health and wellbeing (IHW) in four peripheral small and medium-sized cities (SMSCs): Cordoba (Spain), Riga (Latvia), Lucca (Italy) and Nitra (Slovakia). In each city, the project has mobilised existing undervalued resources (culture, food, human-animal bonds and environment) to increase IHW, with a focus on gender, diversity, equity and inclusion. The integrated approach has combined technological, digital, nature-based, cultural and social innovations in selected urban public spaces. These solutions have been co-designed, co-deployed and co-managed with and by local stakeholders.
Over the course of 5 years, we created or transformed more than 28,000m2 of green areas as well as over a dozen new spaces for community, culture and healthy activity, organized over 600 inclusive activities and events involving more than 25,000 citizens, trained over 2500 people, involved more than 40 women leaders in various initiatives and mentored over 50 entrepreneurs who developed 25 new businesses. These actions led to measurable improvements in inclusive health and wellbeing. (See the full list of results)
Project in brief
IN-HABIT is an EU Horizon 2020 project that has sought to foster inclusive health and wellbeing (IHW) in four peripheral small and medium-sized cities (SMSCs): Cordoba (Spain), Riga (Latvia), Lucca (Italy) and Nitra (Slovakia). In each city, the project has mobilised existing undervalued resources (culture, food, human-animal bonds and environment) to increase IHW, with a focus on gender, diversity, equity and inclusion. The integrated approach has combined technological, digital, nature-based, cultural and social innovations in selected urban public spaces. These solutions have been co-designed, co-deployed and co-managed with and by local stakeholders.
Over the course of 5 years, we created or transformed more than 28,000m2 of green areas as well as over a dozen new spaces for community, culture and healthy activity, organized over 600 inclusive activities and events involving more than 25,000 citizens, trained over 2500 people, involved more than 40 women leaders in various initiatives and mentored over 50 entrepreneurs who developed 25 new businesses. These actions led to measurable improvements in inclusive health and wellbeing. (See the full list of results).
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Solutions
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Results
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Toolkits
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Publications
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THE 4 PILOT CITIES
Cordoba
Located in southern Spain, Cordoba has a long history and cultural tradition. IN-HABIT has made use of this rich cultural heritage to promote inclusive health and wellbeing, investigating social, cultural, digital, technological and nature-based innovations and developing green, sustainable and creative areas to drive inclusion in more deprived neighbourhoods.
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• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Cordoba
Located in southern Spain, Cordoba has a long history and cultural tradition. IN-HABIT has made use of this rich cultural heritage to promote inclusive health and wellbeing, investigating social, cultural, digital, technological and nature-based innovations and developing green, sustainable and creative areas to drive inclusion in more deprived neighbourhoods.
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• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Lucca
A small city in Tuscany, central Italy, tourism and creativity are cornerstones of the Lucca economy. IN-HABIT has helped Lucca become the first human-animal smart city in Europe, improving health and wellbeing by creating animal paths accessible to all and setting up public spaces bringing animals and humans together.
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• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Lucca
A small city in Tuscany, central Italy, tourism and creativity are cornerstones of the Lucca economy. IN-HABIT has helped Lucca become the first human-animal smart city in Europe, improving health and wellbeing by creating animal paths accessible to all and setting up public spaces bringing animals and humans together.
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• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Nitra
Nitra is a small city in the Slovak Republic which has experienced an increase in foreign immigration. IN-HABIT created a multifunctional corridor along the 8 km cycle road linking the Industrial Park and Dražovce with the main city. A series of movable elements now provide a platform for social, cultural, educational and sport activities.
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• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Nitra
Nitra is a small city in the Slovak Republic which has experienced an increase in foreign immigration. IN-HABIT created a multifunctional corridor along the 8 km cycle road linking the Industrial Park and Dražovce with the main city. A series of movable elements now provide a platform for social, cultural, educational and sport activities.
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• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Riga
Latvia’s capital city and largest city, Riga, is also the most economically-developed and vibrant city in the country. IN-HABIT has set up a multifunctional food hub for sustainably-produced and locally-sourced food in the area of the Āgenskalns market. The hub now also serve as a recreational and educational space for all ages and social groups.
• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities
Riga
Latvia’s capital city and largest city, Riga, is also the most economically-developed and vibrant city in the country. IN-HABIT has set up a multifunctional food hub for sustainably-produced and locally-sourced food in the area of the Āgenskalns market. The hub now also serve as a recreational and educational space for all ages and social groups.
• Explore the Visionary and Integrated Solutions deployed in this city
• Discover the Results of these solutions
• Access Toolkits to implement them in your own cities