Climate-resilient suburban areas (ILPI)
Densifying urban areas is key for sustainability, but often targets parks and yards, reducing urban greenery, which is crucial for climate adaptation and biodiversity.
Densification is especially considered for low-density detached housing areas that rely on private cars. However, focusing solely on plot efficiency risks losing the benefits of urban greenery for climate resilience.
The ILPI project aims to create guidelines for climate-resilient densification in these areas, considering both planning measures and resident actions to enhance sustainability. The project will produce tailored guidelines for both local and national use, focusing on yard design, densification limits, and resilience-building strategies.
Duration: 2024 – 2026
Keywords: Densification, Climate resilience, Land-use, Stormwater management, Detached Housing Areas
Funder: Euroopan aluekehitysrahasto/ European Regional Development Fund (EAKR/ ERDF)
People involved in the project: Hossam Hewidy (Aalto, PI), Tommy Lindgren and Tiia Lassila (research assistant)
Partners: Häme University of Applied Sciences (head coordinator), Aalto University, City of Pori, City of Joensuu
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