"Space, Land, Future" Practice Forum on October 9, 2026, in Brixen

How can we make our villages, cities, and living environments climate-resilient and livable? What role do renaturation, greening, sustainable construction, and forward-looking planning play? The “Space, Landscape, Future” Practical Forum brings together experts, practitioners, and interested members of the public. Expert insights, concrete examples, and hands-on stations provide insight into different approaches and create opportunities for exchange and networking.

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PROGRAM

8:30 a.m. | Welcome

Welcome by Ingo Kirchler, Haus Guggenberg

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8:40 a.m. | Introduction

Introduction to the topic and overview of the day's program by Markus Luschin

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9:00 a.m. | Urban Diversity and Resilience

What role do diversity, greening, and vegetation play in creating climate-resilient and livable urban areas? Andrés Pizzinini and Conrad Amber offer insights into diversity, aesthetics, and resilience, as well as the role of trees and green spaces as essential elements of sustainable community development.

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9:30 a.m. | Plenary Discussion

Time for questions, discussion, and a collective reflection on the ideas presented.

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9:45 a.m. | Green Urban Development – Practical Experiences

How can restoration and greening be successfully implemented in rural and urban areas?

Drawing on concrete experiences and examples from South Tyrolean municipalities, we’ll take a look at the opportunities, challenges, and potential solutions for green and climate-resilient local development.

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10:15 a.m. | Discussion and transition to the practical session

Questions and discussion, as well as an introduction to the subsequent hands-on stations.

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10:30 a.m. | Break, discussion, and networking

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11:00 a.m. | Tools & Practical Examples

At various stations and during a walking tour, specific approaches, projects, and tools for sustainable and climate-resilient community development will be presented and discussed.

The focus is on topics such as:

• Renaturation and nature-oriented design of public spaces

• Trees, green spaces, and climate-resilient community development

• Sponge City and Water

• Sustainable construction and living

• Habitat restoration

• Landscape and Community Planning

• Education for Sustainable Development

• Climate Protection and Public Participation

The hands-on stations provide an opportunity to learn about specific solutions, ask questions, and exchange experiences between experts and participants.

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12:15 p.m. | Thinking Ahead Together

To wrap up, we’ll summarize the key takeaways from this morning and look ahead: What have we learned, where do we want to take our thinking next, and which topics deserve further exploration?

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1:30 p.m. | Closing Ceremony

Afterward, there will be an opportunity to have lunch together.

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An initiative by:

Guggenberg House · Grünstadt Symposium · TopHaus · VIVIUS · ESD Center

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Please note: The event will take place at Haus Guggenberg in Brixen.

Guggenberg House

17 Unterdrittelgasse

39042 Brixen

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