City-Nature
We feel closely aligned with philosophies and practices that view humans, the built environment, and nature, both human and non-human, as deeply interconnected and interdependent, forming part of complex networks of interactions. In our regeneration projects, we are mindful of this complexity, encouraging and facilitating a closer relationship between the city and the nature that surrounds or traverses it. We explain and articulate the fundamental contribution that nature has had and continues to have in all aspects of human life. We always promote care and respect for how we use natural resources and actively engage local communities in addressing the major changes we all need to make in support of ecological balance.
In Reșița, we are concerned with how industrial structures, which were once built to exploit natural resources as raw materials in the industrial process, can now be converted into networks connecting the city, its inhabitants and visitors with the green lungs that surround it. In Făgăraș, we explore the Olt River beyond its geographical or socio-ecological dimension, as a cultural identity for local people, a social link for the communities it crosses, a place for relaxation, health and recreation.
In Prahova, we are researching how local communities can be brought closer to the energy transition processes that the county is going through and how these approaches could be truly equitable, involving marginalized groups directly affected by these transformations. We have also supported, as part of an international consortium, the Romanian Government in drafting Just Transition Plans.
