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BAUHAUS4MED

BAUHAUS4MED

Project information

Project Title: Testing New European Bauhaus Solutions for Deep Green Transformation of Cities and Regions in the Euro-MED Area

Project Acronym: Bauhaus4MED

Programme Priority: Greener MED


About the project

Project Summary
Bauhaus4MED aims to reshape the perception of ecology and green transformation from a necessity to a desired goal through the New European Bauhaus (NEB) initiative, which emphasizes aesthetics and citizen participation in urban green transformation. The project will develop a novel "CROWDVOCACY" tool, integrating crowdfunding, crowdsourcing, participative democracy principles with aesthetic green architecture design to create citizen-tailored solutions for better living. Pilot projects in five regions/cities will focus on circular building materials, regenerated green urban spaces, green products, and lifestyle, supported by a transferable toolbox, green transformation action plans, and high-level policy conferences to mainstream NEB principles and ensure long-term sustainability. This project represents a groundbreaking approach to urban and regional development, promoting sustainability, inclusion, and aesthetic enhancement as core values for the future of our cities and regions.


Project Goal

To implement innovative NEB solutions for the sustainable and aesthetic enhancement of green living areas, integrating citizen participation in decision-making processes.


Project Specific Objectives

  • To foster a balanced urban development by engaging citizens in the transformation of their living spaces through aesthetic and sustainable solutions.
  • To promote the principles of the New European Bauhaus initiative as a model for future urban and rural development projects.
  • To enhance the capacity of cities and regions for green transformation through participative methods and innovative tools.


Key Project Activities

  • Developing and testing the "CROWDVOCACY" tool for participatory green transformation.
  • Implementing pilot projects in five regions/cities to showcase sustainable and aesthetic urban renewal.
  • Developing green transformation action plans for partner cities and regions.
  • Organizing regional and EU-level events to disseminate project outcomes and mainstream NEB principles.

Project Duration: 33 months (1.1.2024 – 30.9.2025)


List of Project Partners

  • E-institute (Lead Partner) – Slovenia
  • Region of Central Macedonia – Greece
  • Sviluppo Europa Marche S.r.l. – Italy
  • Platoniq Foundation – Spain
  • CROWDPOLICY DIGITAL PARTICIPATORY SERVICES PCC – Greece
  • Regional Government of Tuscany – Italy
  • Faculty of Architecture University of Zagreb – Croatia
  • City of Sarajevo - Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Burgas Municipality – Bulgaria
  • IFLA EUROPE – the European Region of the International Federation of Landscape Architects - Belgium


Project Funding

  • Total Project Budget: €2,350,140
  • Total EU Contribution: €1,880,112