Vitoriagasteiz, capitale verde europea 2012 econota. Vitoria gasteiz in basque, spain, was awarded the title of european green capital for the year 2012. The green belt of vitoriagasteiz is a set of urban parks with high ecological value, strategically linked by ecorecreational corridors. I was looking for a shakeup, some stimulating ideas for creating new sustainable cities that. Vitoria green capital nantes green capital vitoriagasteiz.
The millennium ecosystem assessment of spain project. Innovations like this helped vitoriagasteiz make walking the number one mode of transport with 54% of. Vitoria gasteiz european green capital 2012 vitoria gasteiz, the capital of basque country, aims to be the green capital of all europe in 2012. Dec 14, 2015 shedding this inertia, we flew to vitoria gasteiz or vg in the basque country of spain to take a look at the 2012 european green capital. Jul 02, 2012 vitoria gasteiz in basque, spain, was awarded the title of european green capital for the year 2012. Variable ghg measured global warming potential values setting organizational boundaries sector definitions. Green city streetscapes of vitoriagasteiz in this view of gasteiz avenue the naturalized stream is visible along with a two way bike lane and a bus on the road. Vitoriagasteiz has been declared winner of the european green capital award 2012. Vitoriagasteiz, sede del foro civitas 2012, coincidiendo. Vitoriagasteiz celebrates the european car free day since 2000 within european mobility week with the focus on raising public awareness on sustainable mobility. In the north of spain, the city of vitoriagasteiz has been named european green capital, 2012. Vitoriagasteiz capital of the basque a city tour and more.
Also worth mentioning is the green ring, a network of parks and green spaces around the city, destined to be the lung of the future vitoria gasteiz, and link the city with the countryside. Located in the north of spain, vitoriagasteiz is the capital of the autonomous community of the basque country figure 7. The green belt vitoriagasteiz has an extensive, extraurban green area known as. The city aims to become the reference city for sustainability in europe. It represents one of the three main basque cities, together with san. Green belt and green area program in vitoriagasteiz inherit. A summary of the citys biodiversity zones, identified threats, and biodiversity projects is provided below. Vitoria gasteiz, building the green city of the future together i cultivate an organic. Vitoriagasteiz, capital of the basque country in northern spain, is the third european city to gain the prestigious title of european green. European green capital award 201220 vitoriagasteiz. Vitoriagasteiz, capitale verde europea 2012 econota 57. Municipal context vitoria gasteiz is the capital of the basque country, an autonomous community in northern spain.
It is located north of the vitoria hills on the zadorra river, southwest of san sebastian. In addition to its remarkable medieval quarter, two fine cathedrals and numerous museums, its pleasant parks and gardens saw it promoted to the rank of europes greenest capital in 2012. Urban management systems, most commonly known as city platforms, are complex ict tools designed to help develop and implement smart strategies of cities. Vitoria gasteiz european green capital 2012 11 2012 and 20.
In 2012, vitoria gasteiz was named european green capital in recognition of its solid sustainability credentials, its effort to protect and improve its green spaces, ensuring that the entire population lives within 300 meters of one of them, and its capacity to serve as an example to other european cities. Green outside when it comes to proposing imaginative and sustainable solutions to problems such as mobility, saving energy, air quality, organic food or protecting. So far, five cities have been designated as european. Website of the vitoriagasteiz city council green capital the title. Founded as victoriacum by the visigothic king leovigild to celebrate. And the green capital award goes tovitoriagasteiz new. Jesus saenz jose ramon villar jose manuel farto comunicacion green capital. The city of vitoriagasteiz has received several international awards for its urban development. Vitoria gasteiz european green capital daisalux maintains its commitment to the environment as a member of the pacto verde green alliance and by collaborating with the city of vitoria gasteiz as european green capital 2012.
En vitoriagasteiz european green capital 2012, somos green. The capital city of the basque, it is best known for an annual jazz festival. Green city streetscapes of vitoria gasteiz in this view of gasteiz avenue the naturalized stream is visible along with a two way bike lane and a bus on the road. For the year 20, the green torch will be passed on to the city of nantes, france. Vitoria ya es capital verde europea 2012, zorionak. On october 21, 2010, the european commission designated vitoriagasteiz european green capital 2012. It is now known across europe as the 2012 green capital and within the civitas community as the host city of the civitas forum 2012. Less well known in the uk than bilbao or san sebastien, we were intrigued. The european green capital award is an award for a european city based on its environmental.
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Innovations like this helped vitoria gasteiz make walking the number one mode of transport with 54% of all trips taken in this green spanish city. Shedding this inertia, we flew to vitoriagasteiz or vg in the basque country of spain to take a look at the 2012 european green capital. I was looking for a shakeup, some stimulating ideas for creating new sustainable cities that are resilient, beautiful and oozing with livability. Vitoriagasteiz, capital of alava provincia province, in basque country comunidad autonoma autonomous community, northeastern spain. Europes cities with the largest proportion of green areas per inhabitant. Vitoriagasteiz european green capital daisalux maintains its commitment to the environment as a member of the pacto verde green alliance and by collaborating with the city of vitoriagasteiz as european green capital 2012. Capital of the basque country, vitoriagasteiz distinguishes itself from bilbao and san sebastian by its quality of life. Vitoria gasteiz can be considered to constitute a good example of sustainable urban development, as the numerous national and international awards received for its environmental quality actions. Vitoria gasteiz european green capital 2012 9 vitoriagasteiz is european green capital 2012 vitoriagasteiz, capital of the basque country in northern spain, is the third european city to gain the prestigious title of european green capital since the scheme was launched in 2010, following in the footsteps of stockholm and hamburg. Like all of the basque country, it has its own culinary specialities too, in the form of beans. Shedding this inertia, we flew to vitoria gasteiz or vg in the basque country of spain to take a look at the 2012 european green capital. Vitoriagasteiz european green capital 2012 subtitulos en. Vitoria gasteiz, european green capital 2012, will be followed by nantes in 20. It is the result of an ambitious plan of restoration and reclamation on the outskirts of the city that seeks to recover the ecological and social value of this space through the creation of a nature tour around the city articulated by various enclaves.
The green belt of vitoria gasteiz is a set of urban parks with high ecological value, strategically linked by ecorecreational corridors. Vitoriagasteiz, capital of the basque country in northern spain, has more than 10 million square metres of parks and green spaces, and its flagship green belt project has attracted international recognition. These areas form a complex and unique urban biodiversity resource, with more than 50,000 units. Vitoriagasteiz european green capital 2012 youtube. Vitoria gasteiz european green capital 2012 9 vitoria gasteiz is european green capital 2012 vitoria gasteiz, capital of the basque country in northern spain, is the third european city to gain the prestigious title of european green capital since the scheme was launched in 2010, following in the footsteps of stockholm and hamburg. Vitoriagasteiz named as winner of the european green capital. The aim of this continue reading vitoriagasteiz, spain. Vitoriagasteiz can be considered to constitute a good example of sustainable urban development, as the numerous national and international awards received for its environmental quality actions. Vitoria capital verde europea 2012 vitoria gasteiz. Former european green capitals were the city of stockholm, sweden in 2010 and hamburg, germany in 2011.
In total, vitoriagasteiz has hundreds of green areas of different sizes and shapes, ranging from large parks to small gardens. From urban greenbelt to regional green infrastructure springerlink. It is the third european city to gain the prestigious title of european green capital. It is the result of an ambitious plan of restoration and reclamation on the outskirts of the city that seeks to recover the ecological and social value of this space through the creation of a nature tour around the city articulated by various enclaves of. Oct 20, 2010 vitoria gasteiz has been declared winner of the european green capital award 2012.