Scope of the meeting:
The preservation of cultural heritage plays a pivotal role in maintaining the identity, history, and shared values of our cities. As urbanization accelerates, integrating green infrastructure with cultural heritage preservation emerges as a key strategy to ensure environmental sustainability while safeguarding historical landmarks. Vienna, renowned for its innovative approaches to urban development, offers a compelling case study on balancing modernization with cultural and ecological priorities.
The upcoming conference, titled "Vienna’s Green Infrastructure for Cultural Heritage," will provide a platform to explore Vienna’s cutting-edge initiatives that link green infrastructure with the conservation of cultural heritage. Discussions will focus on topics such as enhancing urban green spaces, rooftop greening, urban biodiversity, and sustainable urban mobility. These initiatives highlight Vienna’s commitment to fostering environmentally resilient cities that respect and enhance their historical fabric.
By showcasing Vienna’s success stories, the session aims to inspire participants to adopt innovative approaches to cultural heritage preservation and green urban planning. It also seeks to underline the importance of creating inclusive spaces that honour both environmental sustainability and the city’s unique historical narratives.
Speakers and Topics:
Tijana Matić
Office for Participation and Empowerment, City of Vienna.
Born in 1995 in Steyr, Austria, Tijana Matić studied Landscape Planning and Landscape Architecture at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences (BOKU) in Vienna. She worked for over two years at the research and innovation lab GrünstattGrau before joining the City of Vienna in 2022. Currently, in the Office for Participation and Empowerment, she supports the citizen engagement project Vienna Climate Team.
Katharina Schwarzfurtner-Lutnik
Office for Participation and Empowerment, City of Vienna
Born in 1995 in Villach, Austria, Katharina Schwarzfurtner-Lutnik studied Natural Resources Management and Ecological Engineering at BOKU Vienna and Lincoln University in New Zealand. She has previous experience at the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and has been employed by the City of Vienna since 2022. In the Office for Participation and Empowerment, she supports the Vienna Climate Team, focusing on citizen engagement in climate action.
Presentation Content: Vienna Climate Team – A Participatory Approach to Urban Sustainability
The Vienna Climate Team is an initiative by the City of Vienna that engages citizens in climate action through participatory processes. This project enables residents to propose and develop climate protection ideas, ensuring inclusivity and democratic legitimacy in urban sustainability efforts.
Key topics covered in this presentation:
The participatory budgeting system of the Vienna Climate Team.
Integration of renewable energy, climate-resilient urban design, and sustainable mobility.
Cross-departmental governance collaboration in climate projects.
Case studies of successful green infrastructure projects implemented in Vienna.
Join us to explore how Vienna’s green infrastructure can serve as a model for integrating environmental and cultural goals in our cities, fostering a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable urban future.
