Project in brief


IN-HABIT is an EU Horizon 2020 project that aims 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 will mobilise 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 will combine technological, digital, nature-based, cultural and social innovations in selected urban public spaces. These solutions will be co-designed, co-deployed and co-managed with and by local stakeholders.

Project in brief


IN-HABIT is an EU Horizon 2020 project that aims 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 will mobilise 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 will combine technological, digital, nature-based, cultural and social innovations in selected urban public spaces. These solutions will be co-designed, co-deployed and co-managed with and by local stakeholders.

Research on Health, Wellbeing, and Urban Innovation

Dive into the latest scientific publications from IN-HABIT partners, showcasing research that drive healthier lifestyles, promote equitable access to public spaces, and share innovative solutions for urban challenges.

Health

Cities play a key role in addressing inequalities in access to health. IN-HABIT aims to boost inhabitants’ mental and physical health by nurturing healthier lifestyles, driving healthy mobility practices, providing access to health services and more.

Wellbeing

Wellbeing is a specific urban dimension. Responding to COVID-19’s impact in this area, IN-HABIT will focus on boosting the wellbeing of inhabitants in neighbourhoods facing challenges, fostering mindset and behaviour changes to drive real impact.

Inclusiveness

People are at the heart of the project. IN-HABIT aims to make cities work for all their inhabitants, including making urban public spaces more inclusive and developing an urban planning framework focusing on gender, diversity, equity and inclusion.

Replication

Measuring the impact on health and wellbeing at a city level, IN-HABIT will share knowledge of solutions successfully deployed, spreading inclusion-oriented urban innovation and enabling other cities to replicate the actions and their positive results.

THE CITIES

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Cordoba

Located in southern Spain, Cordoba has a long history and cultural tradition. IN-HABIT will use this rich cultural heritage to explore its culture in the promotion of 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.

 
 

Cordoba

Located in southern Spain, Cordoba has a long history and cultural tradition. IN-HABIT will use this rich cultural heritage to explore its culture in the promotion of 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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Lucca

A small city in Tuscany, central Italy, tourism and creativity are cornerstones of the Lucca economy. IN-HABIT will help Lucca become the first human-animal smart city in Europe, improving health and wellbeing through creating animal paths such as cycle paths accessible to all and setting up public spaces to bring animals and humans together.

 
 

Lucca

A small city in Tuscany, central Italy, tourism and creativity are cornerstones of the Lucca economy. IN-HABIT will help Lucca become the first human-animal smart city in Europe, improving health and wellbeing through creating animal paths such as cycle paths accessible to all and setting up public spaces to bring animals and humans together.

 
 
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Nitra

Nitra is a small city in the Slovak Republic which has experienced an increase in foreign immigration. IN-HABIT will establish a multifunctional corridor along the 8 km cycle road linking the Industrial Park and Dražovce with the main city. A series of movable elements will provide a platform for social, cultural, educational and sport activities.

 
 

Nitra

Nitra is a small city in the Slovak Republic which has experienced an increase in foreign immigration. IN-HABIT will establish a multifunctional corridor along the 8 km cycle road linking the Industrial Park and Dražovce with the main city. A series of movable elements will provide a platform for social, cultural, educational and sport activities.

 
 
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Riga

Latvia’s capital city and largest city, Riga, is also the most economically-developed and vibrant city in the country. IN-HABIT will set up a multifunctional food hub for sustainably produced and locally sourced food in the area of the Āgenskalns market. The hub will also serve as a recreational and educational space for all ages and social groups.

 
 

Riga

Latvia’s capital city and largest city, Riga, is also the most economically-developed and vibrant city in the country. IN-HABIT will set up a multifunctional food hub for sustainably produced and locally sourced food in the area of the Āgenskalns market. The hub will also serve as a recreational and educational space for all ages and social groups.

 
 

From our Social Media


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🌿 Yesterday, IN-HABIT took part in the #6 NBS EduWORLD UrbanByNature webinar, exploring how Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) can drive inclusive and sustainable urban development through education.💬 A big thank you to our speakers – Mar Delgado Serrano (Project Coordinator), Giovanni Russo (Lucca Crea), and Miguel Luengo (Design for Change Spain) – for sharing inspiring insights and real-world experiences from Cordoba, Lucca, Nitra and Riga.📚 From engaging local communities to empowering young people through creative and nature-focused learning, the session was full of thought-provoking examples and innovative approaches.💻 Missed it? Stay tuned – presentations and material will be available soon!@in_habit_cordoba In-Habit H2020 UCO Córdoba Universidad de CórdobaUniversidad de Córdoba Design for Change España Design for Change España ... See MoreSee Less
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As the IN-HABIT project came to a close with its Final Event in Córdoba (June 10–11, 2025), we sat down with Mar Delgado, coordinator of IN-HABIT and professor at the University of Córdoba, to reflect on the journey, impact, and lasting legacy of the project.🎥 Tap the link to watch the full interview! tinyurl.com/keckmcy7#inhabitlegacy In-Habit H2020 UCO Córdoba ... See MoreSee Less
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IN-HABIT will join the #6 NBS EduWORLD UrbanByNature webinar on 3 July 2025 (3–4:30pm CEST) to share experiences with educational solutions based on Nature-Based Solutions (NBS).💡 Mar Delgado Serrano, Project Coordinator, together with Giovanni Russo, Institutional Affairs, Lucca Crea, and Miguel Luengo, President of Design for Change Spain, will discuss how NBS can empower communities and inspire inclusive, sustainable urban development through education.🔗 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from practical examples and innovative approaches from Cordoba, Lucca, Nitra and Riga!Register here: shorturl.at/HhO9R@nbs_eduworld @in_habit_cordoba @inhabitlucca In-Habit H2020 Riga In-Habit H2020 UCO Córdoba IN-HABIT Nitra H2020 Lucca Comics & Games @luccacomicsandgames @dfcspain Design for Change España ... See MoreSee Less
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