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Unintended Greenery

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About the category

A significant amount of the “nature” in populated areas is the result of unplanned natural vegetation and species development outside of the scope of human design, engineering and interventions. This award category is recognising the value of unplanned natural vegetation and species development outside human design. This category aims to inspire innovative co-design approaches between humans and nature, acknowledging how spontaneous nature enhances urban ecosystems, adds biophilic quality, and contributes to climate resilience.

 

Instances of unintended greenery at specific sites or within defined geographical areas are allowed in this category.

The category is open to nominations from any person or legal entity.

  • Contribution to healthy urban ecosystems and biodiversity,
  • biophilic quality,
  • aesthetic/inspirational value,
  • ecosystem services provision,
  • resilience/replicability,
  • conservation status,
  • transformative potential for new ideas or approaches.
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Incidences of unintended greenery which contribute to healthy urban ecosystems, add beauty and biophilic quality to populated areas, contribute to climate resilience and more.

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