Urban Biodiversity Parks
Project description
Co-creative platforms for enhancing biodiversity, learning and community involvement in urban ecological regeneration
There is an urgent need to find new ways for active enhancement and regeneration of biodiversity in lost or degraded urban habitats – in addition to traditional nature conservation measures. Funded by European Urban Initiative, the Urban Biodiversity Parks project will develop a full-scale biodiversity park of about 20 ha in the Turku city district of Skanssi. The park will enhance biodiversity in various habitats and protect local and endangered species. Additionally, small-scale biodiversity pilots will be implemented in selected suburban neighborhoods, which enables participants to co-learn how urban restoration solutions can be integrated in suburban planning, development and regeneration.