Revitalizing Our Towns with Nature-Based Solutions and Biodiversity – 2 RIAI CPD Points
Cork County Council is spearheading the Cobh Town Centre Urban Design Plan, aiming to create beautiful, inclusive, and sustainable public spaces.
Join us on an enlightening journey through Cobh Town to discover the visionary, multi-awarded Cobh Town Centre Urban Design Plan—an initiative rooted in public participation and co-design. This transformative plan prioritizes people, heritage, and nature, offering a unique perspective on sustainable urban revitalization.
During this visit, Giulia Vallone (Former Senior Architect / Urban Designer at Cork County Council) will present the significance of revitalizing town centres by enhancing cultural heritage and placemaking through nature-based solutions. You’ll learn about the critical role of reintroducing nature into the urban fabric, with a focus on the national pilot scheme of the rain-garden demonstrator—a project designed to clean runoff water and nurture wildlife in urban areas.
Alan Costello (Senior Scientist at Cork County Council) will share the scientific results after one year of monitoring the water quality, showcasing the effectiveness of these green infrastructures.
Tony Nagle (Executive Ecologist at Cork County Council) will highlight Cork County Council’s vision for biodiversity net gain, and Ruth Ring (Chairperson at Tidy Towns) and Hendrick Verwey (Chairperson at Tidy Towns) will demonstrate the power of community engagement, showcasing the impact of fostering a sense of place and civic stewardship. They will share the ambitious plan for biodiversity in Cobh.
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about Cobh’s ambitious biodiversity targets and the essential collaboration between professionals and the local community. Join us in Cobh and be part of this inspiring conversation on the future of urban design and sustainability.
Tour leaders and speakers:
- Giulia Vallone – Former Senior Architect / Urban Designer at Cork County Council
- Alan Costello – Senior Scientist at Cork County Council
- Tony Nagle – Executive Ecologist at Cork County Council
- Hendrick Verwey – Chairperson at Tidy Towns
- Ruth Ring – Vice Chairperson at Tidy Towns
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– 2 RIAI CPD point
– Limited spaces are available.
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