CORDOBA
City of Cordoba
Culture and heritage hub
Located in the south of Spain, the city has a long history and cultural tradition. In spite of its cultural and historical richness, Cordoba faces socio-economic problems such as unemployment and low income levels, and hosts some marginal neighbourhoods which represent a real challenge in terms of social inclusion.
IN-HABIT value: Heritage & Culture
Area of focus: Las Palmeras neighbourhood
What did the project achieve?
The project aimed to examine the role of culture and heritage in the promotion of inclusive health and wellbeing, and to develop green, sustainable and creative areas within public spaces in Las Palmeras, a deprived neighbourhood.
It explored how different innovative solutions — such as creative lighting, therapy gardens, employment opportunities and business initiatives, new gender roles and inclusive strategies — could contribute to fair and equal access to health and wellbeing.
IN-HABIT Legacy: Achievements and Numbers
1,200 m2 of public space was recovered with more than 300 trees planted.
A 400 m2 mural painted within the neighbourhood and new benches, paths, gardens created and regenerated.
Monthly assemblies with people involved to led the change were held with a result of thousands people engaged in open-air cinema art music and sports.
