Here are, Beatrice & Irina – your WTG? Local catalysts! September is (almost) here, and so is our next What’s That Green? meet-up in Rotterdam! This time, we’ll gather in Schiehaven — a neighborhood in transition — to explore how nature-based solutions and participatory design are shaping its future. We’re excited to welcome both familiar faces and newcomers to our community of urban change-makers!
Here’s everything you need to know:
Date: Saturday, 13.09.2025
Time: 12:00 CET
Place: Rotterdam – exact meeting point to be confirmed
What’s this event about?
We’ll explore ongoing and planned initiatives that are redefining a new relationship between the city and the river, where the riverfront is meant to be a vibrant, climate-adaptive space that works with nature and not against it.
Together, we’ll:
- Map the key actors – from developers to residents, investors to NGOs – to understand who shapes nature-based interventions in the neighborhood and how.
- Explore the most inspiring parts of the redevelopment plan through the lens of climate adaptation, biodiversity and community well-being.
- Play a cooperative game where you will take on a role – individually or in a small group – and design and negotiate interventions that combine green infrastructure with strong community participation.
Whether you’re a professional, a student, or simply curious about your city, you’ll leave with fresh insights, new connections, and a better understanding of the forces behind urban change.
If you haven’t yet signed up for the community, please take a moment to do so by clicking “Join us” and answering a couple of quick questions. Once completed, you receive the email with the Slack invitation where you’ll have access to all global community updates and discussions.
What to expect?
WTG? is all about connecting urban change-makers to foster collaboration on future nature projects. Here’s how you can prepare:
- Get ready to meet great people!
- Think about your introduction. We want to know you better!
- Consider any challenges or needs we might help you with.
- Share ideas or wishes for potential collaborations – we’re all ears.
We look forward to seeing you Saturday the 13th! Until then, we wish you a great end of summer. 🌱 Lost on the way? Don’t hesitate to reach out to Beatrice in Slack @Beatrice Annalisa Egidi.
