Colina do Castelo comprises seven neighbourhoods in the historic urban area of Lisbon. These areas give the city its unique identity, as they are linked with the original expansion of the city and its foundation.
Registration will close on Thursday 13 April 2023 - 5pm UTC.
This project will focus specifically on the area of Mouraria, one of the most multicultural neighbourhoods in Lisbon. Composed of narrow and sloping streets, it presents a diversity of buildings, featuring some of the oldest buildings in the city. Despite being the historical and cultural heart of the city, Colina do Castelo has been subject to an ever-increasing abandonment rate. Starting from the 60s, the population of the pilot plot area reduced by 56%. Simultaneously, there is a growing disparity between the young and the elderly, between locals and foreigners as well as workers and the unemployed.
To combat against these
disparities and retain the identity of the
neighbourhoods in this area, Colina do
Castelo Hub is now being developed as part
of the H2020 Project HUB-IN (Hubs of
Innovation and Entrepreneurship for the
Transformation of Historic Urban Areas),
carried out in Lisbon by the Municipality and
Lisboa E-Nova. This Hub strives to be a
transformational engine for the sustainability
and well-being of communities, by sharing
and combining innovation and traditions,
with a focus on sustainability.
The overarching objective of this project is to
combat the desertification of this historical
area by promoting more circular
neighbourhoods while preserving the identity
and heritage. One of the main aims for Colina
do Castelo Hub is to promote climate action,
making it compatible with the cultural-led
urban regeneration; creating better living
conditions and comfort for local
communities. The project should develop
strategies to integrate nature-based solutions,
improve the use of water resources and
empower communities through culture to
foster a more sustainable lifestyle.
Approx. site area
21 hectares.
Key Information
Even though Colina do Castelo is the beating heart of the city, only 2.8% of the Lisbon population lives there, as a consequence of the high abandonment rate which started in the 60s.
Priority areas & main expectations
Students should develop a green and thriving neighbourhood preserving the history of the area, with a special focus on the following challenges:
a) Integrate nature-based solutions in outdoor spaces to reduce the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect and the impact of heat waves;
b) Enhance water reuse and improve climate adaptation, promoting circularity; and
c) Empower local communities - using art as
a vehicle for climate awareness and adopting
a more sustainable lifestyle.
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