As part of PeriNext โ Development of Knowledge and Vocational Skills for Transition to Sustainable Peri-Urban Areas with Integrated Climate Solutions, we are proud to highlight inspiring good practices from our Portuguese partner, the @Municipio de Valongo. These initiatives showcase how integrated planning, nature-based solutions and community engagement can shape more sustainable peri-urban territories:
๐ฟย ๐. ๐๐๐ฬง๐ ๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐ข๐๐จ๐ซ
A transformative river corridor project involving Valongo and three other municipalities, aiming to promote the connection between people and nature, improve ecological connectivity, enhance water quality and create safe public spaces for recreation and biodiversity. (corredor.rio-leca.pt)
๐๏ธย ๐. ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ญ๐จ
A remarkable initiative in the field of natural heritage, bringing together the municipalities of Valongo, Gondomar and Paredes, with the aim of protecting and promoting the forest landscapes of the Serras do Portoโbalancing conservation, recreation and education, while restoring native ecosystems. (serrasdoporto.pt)
๐ดย ๐. ๐๐ฒ๐๐ฅ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐ก: ๐๐๐ ๐ฎ๐๐ข๐ซ๐จฬ๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ง๐ฎ๐ โ ๐๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง
A practical example of sustainable mobility infrastructure that promotes active transport, connects key urban nodes, and encourages greener travel habits in the peri-urban context.
๐ชย ๐. ๐๐ฎ๐๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ๐ฌ
A unique urban-nature connection that enhances walkability and accessibility within Valongoโs hillsides โ encouraging community interaction with the natural environment while improving physical activity and local tourism.
๐ฑย ๐. ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ง๐ฌ
Community-driven green spaces where residents grow food, learn about organic practices, and strengthen social ties. These gardens foster environmental education, promote food sustainability, and build a sense of shared stewardship.
These examples reflect how local action, grounded in strategic vision, community involvement, and sustainable development principles,ย can pave the way toward climate-neutral peri-urban futures.
โจย ๐๐๐๐ซ๐ง. ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐. ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐.ย PeriNext continues to identify, share and scale practices that make peri-urban territories more resilient, inclusive and climate-smart.
