XI Urban Rehabilitation Week: Towards More Sustainable and Innovative Cities
XI Urban Rehabilitation Week already taking place in Lisbon, from 9, 10 and even 11 of April, and constitutes the main national event dedicated to Housing, Construction and Sustainability. For three days, the program includes a series of conferences, debates, legal workshops and seminars, involving more than 100 speakers distributed across two stages.
This event is open to the entire community, is aimed at everyone looking for opportunities to live, work and invest in the city. Organized by Vida Imobiliária, in collaboration with Lisbon City Council and Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, LISBON URBAN REHABILITATION WEEK promises to be a unique learning opportunity, networking and debate on crucial topics for sustainable urban development.
Here we present 5 highlighted topics for this edition:
1. Urban Sustainability in Focus: During Urban Rehabilitation Week, sustainability will be a central theme. From adopting environmentally friendly building practices to planning green spaces and promoting sustainable urban mobility, participants will have the opportunity to explore how cities can become more sustainable and resilient.
2. Rehabilitation of Cultural Heritage: The preservation and rehabilitation of cultural heritage plays a vital role in urban revitalization. In this event, best practices for the conservation of historic buildings will be discussed, the recovery of degraded areas and the creative use of old spaces to meet the needs of modern communities.
3. Innovation and Technology in the City: As cities face increasingly complex challenges, innovation and technology play a crucial role in finding solutions. During Urban Rehabilitation Week, the latest trends in urban technology will be presented, from implementing smart infrastructure to using data to inform urban planning.
4. Community Participation and Co-creation: A city can only be truly successful if its inhabitants are involved in the decision-making process. During the event, Innovative approaches to involving local communities in urban planning and development will be explored, encouraging co-creation and active participation of citizens.
5. Post-Pandemic Challenges and Opportunities: The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented challenges to cities around the world. However, It also opened up new opportunities to rethink and re-imagine the future of urban areas. At the XI Urban Rehabilitation Week, lessons learned from the crisis will be discussed again, and how we can build more resilient and inclusive cities post-pandemic.
INOVA(RE)
O Inova(RE) is a renovated and expanded space dedicated to innovation, talent and digitalization. In this environment, disruptive products and solutions that impact the real estate and construction sector will be presented. This initiative, led by Ricardo Luz, businessman and investor, aims to promote connections between startups, entrepreneurs and investors, offering a conducive environment for knowledge exchange and networking.
YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD
It will also highlight the III edition of the YOUNG ARCHITECTS AWARD, an initiative co-organized by Vida Imobiliária in partnership with architects Marco Roque Antunes, Paulo Serôdio and Paulo Durão. This award aims to recognize and promote the work developed by a new generation of Portuguese architects, highlighting the best architectural projects designed by professionals under 40 years.
The Young Architects Award jury will select three finalists, highlighting emerging talents on the national scene, and a winner will be announced during LISBON URBAN REHABILITATION WEEK.
If you are an architect and have less than 40 years, This was an unmissable opportunity to participate! Find out everything and organize yourself to do it next time!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the XI Urban Rehabilitation Week and contribute to the construction of more sustainable cities, inclusive and vibrant for all. Join us on this journey of urban transformation and be inspired to make a difference in your community.