U-Care Project

U-Care Project The U-Care project aims to battle climate change impacts on urban
ecosystems and health across different European climate zones.

U-Care is an innovative Erasmus+ project dedicated to studying and transforming urban ecosystems to enhance health across European cities with diverse climates. Our mission is to integrate urban health research, neighbourhood diagnostics, and participatory decision making into higher education, preparing the next generation of urban planners and public health professionals to address the impacts o

f climate change on urban areas. U-Care is a collaboration among European universities, SMEs, and research start-ups, including Building Health Lab, Technische Universität Berlin, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Chalmers Tekniska Högskola, the University of Cyprus, and RESET.

27/08/2026

What stands out about U-CARE?

We asked two architecture students to share their thoughts with us - here's what they had to say.

24/08/2026

What if one of the most powerful public health interventions was bringing nature closer to where people live?

Research continues to show that access to green spaces supports physical health, improves wellbeing, and can help prevent mental health challenges. Yet for many people, nature remains difficult to reach.

Easy access to nature should be a priority for healthier, more inclusive cities.

Do you agree?

21/08/2026

Your city can shape your health.

The way we design our streets, public spaces and neighbourhoods affects how we move, breathe and feel every day.

Prioritising cars can mean more traffic and air pollution as well as fewer opportunities to walk. At the same time, access to quality green spaces can support our mental health and wellbeing.

So what would our cities look like if health was at the heart of urban design?

Could you comfortably complete your daily routine without a car?For many people, the answer depends not on distance, but...
18/08/2026

Could you comfortably complete your daily routine without a car?

For many people, the answer depends not on distance, but on the design of the city around them.

Broken pavements, limited shade, inaccessible crossings and unsafe streets can turn even the shortest journey into a challenge.

To mark World Pedestrian Day, our article explores why walkability remains a privilege for some and what it would take to create cities that work for everyone.

Swipe through the carousel for a snapshot of the discussion and find the full article here: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/privilege-walkable-city-ucareproject-nzl0f

12/08/2026

Following the Urban Health guided walk at the ARCH26 Conference, we caught up with a participant - here's what she had to say about U-CARE and its applicability within her own research and professional context.

Last month, U-CARE partners joined the ARCH26 Conference hosted by Chalmers University, where Alvaro Valera Sosa from Bu...
29/07/2026

Last month, U-CARE partners joined the ARCH26 Conference hosted by Chalmers University, where Alvaro Valera Sosa from Building Health Lab led an Urban Care Walk through the Gothenburg case study area.

Participants explored the pedestrian routes examined as part of the project, experiencing firsthand how the built environment influences health, accessibility, and spatial equity.

Along the way, they also discovered how the UrbanCare methodology helps identify opportunities for creating healthier, more inclusive urban spaces.

How can we build cities that are healthier, more inclusive, and better prepared for climate change?Join us in Berlin in ...
13/07/2026

How can we build cities that are healthier, more inclusive, and better prepared for climate change?

Join us in Berlin in October for the Urban Health Conference: Shaping Healthy and Climate Responsive Cities, where architects, urban planners, public health experts, researchers, policymakers, local authorities, and engaged citizens will come together to exchange ideas, research, and practical solutions for the future of our cities.

Featuring a keynote by Prof. Jacob van Rijs (MVRDV), the conference will explore how cross-disciplinary collaboration can bridge the gap between policy and practice and inspire innovative urban solutions.

📅 2 October 2026
🕑 14:00–19:00
📍 BHROX bauhaus reuse, Berlin
🗣️ Language: English

Whether you're a professional, researcher, student, or simply passionate about urban health and environmental issues, we'd love to have you with us.

🔗 Register now and be part of the conversation shaping the cities of tomorrow: https://ucareproject.eu/final-conference/

03/07/2026

"We shape cities, and cities shape us."

Landscape Architect, Alexandros Achniotis, talks to us about the ways public spaces can shape our communities and our wellbeing.

What happens when cities grow at the expense of nature?As urban areas expand, natural habitats are often replaced by bui...
24/06/2026

What happens when cities grow at the expense of nature?

As urban areas expand, natural habitats are often replaced by buildings, roads, and other infrastructure. This process, known as biotope loss, can have significant consequences for biodiversity, climate resilience, and public health.

Addressing biotope loss is therefore not only an environmental priority but an urban health priority.

18/06/2026

Green, public spaces play a vital role in supporting our health and wellbeing.
But beyond their many physical and mental health benefits, they also help build stronger, more connected communities.

Parks, gardens, and other shared spaces create opportunities for people to meet, interact, and develop a sense of belonging, bringing us closer to our fellow citizens and strengthening the social fabric of urban life.

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