NATURAGARA ARTLIVING PATH
Basic information
Project Title
NATURAGARA ARTLIVING PATH
Full project title
NATURE BASED SOLUTION PATH DESIGN FOR WELLBEING AND SUSTAINABILITY
Category
Reconnecting with nature
Project Description
Naturagara artliving path is a nature based pilot project and a first of its kind in Spain that follows the Stockholm Agenda 2050 of Sustainability. It has been designed with the aim of enhancing nature connectedness, wellbeing and more sustainable lifestyles for all the 50,000 visitors that may walk on its path in a year and those around the world that may want to share the experience in four different languages and online.
Geographical Scope
National
Project Region
Spain
Urban or rural issues
It addresses urban-rural linkages
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
EU Programme or fund
No
Description of the project
Summary
Promoting an art living path based on the Agenda 2050 of Stockholm. This naute based pilot project has two unique characteristics: it is designed with the nature connectedness methodology involving valuesthat integrate sustainable, nature-inspired design principles into living landscapes and at the same time it is geared to enhance visitors and locals wellbeing and offer a new interpretation of forests:
1. Sustainability: A living path based on nature connectedness prioritizes sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly materials and design concepts. It takes inspiration from the harmony and balance found in natural ecosystems, emphasizing the use of renewable resources and energy-efficient practices.
2.Inclusivity: The New European Bauhaus values emphasize inclusivity and community involvement. A nature-inspired living path can encourage communal interaction with green spaces and foster a sense of belonging by providing accessible, natural environments for all.
3. Aesthetics: Nature-connected art and design can create aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible spaces. By incorporating elements such as biophilic design, buildings and public areas can blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural world, enhancing the visual appeal and overall well-being of inhabitants.
4. Innovation: A nature-connected living path can incorporate cutting-edge sustainable technologies, such as technology and qr´s to expand the scope of the experience from memory to toher parts of the world, demonstrating how innovation and nature can coexist.
5. Interpretation of Forests: In this context, a new interpretation of forests can involve a new meaning , that of wellbeing and sustainable spaces . . This transforms both forests and even parks into healthier, more resilient places and showcases how design can be harmonious with nature and example of nature based projects.
6. Education: A living path can also serve as an educational tool, raising awareness
1. Sustainability: A living path based on nature connectedness prioritizes sustainability by incorporating eco-friendly materials and design concepts. It takes inspiration from the harmony and balance found in natural ecosystems, emphasizing the use of renewable resources and energy-efficient practices.
2.Inclusivity: The New European Bauhaus values emphasize inclusivity and community involvement. A nature-inspired living path can encourage communal interaction with green spaces and foster a sense of belonging by providing accessible, natural environments for all.
3. Aesthetics: Nature-connected art and design can create aesthetically pleasing and environmentally responsible spaces. By incorporating elements such as biophilic design, buildings and public areas can blend seamlessly with the surrounding natural world, enhancing the visual appeal and overall well-being of inhabitants.
4. Innovation: A nature-connected living path can incorporate cutting-edge sustainable technologies, such as technology and qr´s to expand the scope of the experience from memory to toher parts of the world, demonstrating how innovation and nature can coexist.
5. Interpretation of Forests: In this context, a new interpretation of forests can involve a new meaning , that of wellbeing and sustainable spaces . . This transforms both forests and even parks into healthier, more resilient places and showcases how design can be harmonious with nature and example of nature based projects.
6. Education: A living path can also serve as an educational tool, raising awareness
Key objectives for sustainability
An art living path can exemplify sustainability in several ways:
1. Materials and Design: Use environmentally friendly, recycled, and locally sourced materials for construction and design. This reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and minimizes resource depletion.
2. Biodiversity Design the path to enhance local biodiversity by securing hte inhabitants r wildlife, and using sustainable landscaping practices. This promotes a balanced ecosystem within the path.
4. Accessibility: Ensure that some parts of the path are accessible to people with disabilities
5. Community Engagement: Involve the local community in the creation of the land arts, and maintenance of the living path. This encourages a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents, which can lead to better sustainability practices.
6. Educational Initiatives Use the path as an educational tool by providing an experiential educational tools for learning and living the nature connectedness path methodology recommended by the Agenda 2050. This can raise awareness and inspire visitors to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
7. Long-Term Planning: Develop a long-term sustainability plan for the living path, which includes regular maintenance, monitoring nature connectedness index and its impact, and adjustments as needed to ensure ongoing sustainability.
8. Certifications and Standard Seek sustainability certifications or adhere to recognized sustainability standards for construction and operation, demonstrating a commitment to best practices.
9. Demonstration of Circular Economy Principles: Incorporate circular economy principles, such as recycling and upcycling, into the path's design and infrastructure to reduce waste and promote resource efficiency.
Incorporating these sustainability measures into the design and operation of an art living path not only minimizes its environmental impact but also serves as a model for nature based projects
1. Materials and Design: Use environmentally friendly, recycled, and locally sourced materials for construction and design. This reduces the carbon footprint associated with transportation and minimizes resource depletion.
2. Biodiversity Design the path to enhance local biodiversity by securing hte inhabitants r wildlife, and using sustainable landscaping practices. This promotes a balanced ecosystem within the path.
4. Accessibility: Ensure that some parts of the path are accessible to people with disabilities
5. Community Engagement: Involve the local community in the creation of the land arts, and maintenance of the living path. This encourages a sense of ownership and responsibility among residents, which can lead to better sustainability practices.
6. Educational Initiatives Use the path as an educational tool by providing an experiential educational tools for learning and living the nature connectedness path methodology recommended by the Agenda 2050. This can raise awareness and inspire visitors to adopt more sustainable lifestyles.
7. Long-Term Planning: Develop a long-term sustainability plan for the living path, which includes regular maintenance, monitoring nature connectedness index and its impact, and adjustments as needed to ensure ongoing sustainability.
8. Certifications and Standard Seek sustainability certifications or adhere to recognized sustainability standards for construction and operation, demonstrating a commitment to best practices.
9. Demonstration of Circular Economy Principles: Incorporate circular economy principles, such as recycling and upcycling, into the path's design and infrastructure to reduce waste and promote resource efficiency.
Incorporating these sustainability measures into the design and operation of an art living path not only minimizes its environmental impact but also serves as a model for nature based projects
Key objectives for aesthetics and quality
Integrating two land artworks into an art living path can have a profound impact on aesthetics and the overall experience of people, enhancing the path's appeal and creating memorable, immersive experiences. Here's how it can be an example:
1. Visual Appeal: The land artworks can serve as striking focal points along the path, adding to its visual appeal. These unique sculptures or installations can create a sense of wonder and curiosity among visitors, drawing them into the artistic and natural surroundings.
2. Aesthetic Harmon: Well-designed land artworks can complement the natural beauty of the path's environment, enhancing the aesthetic harmony between art and nature. Desgined thoughtfully, these artworks can blend seamlessly with the landscape, evoking a sense of unity and balance.
3. Interactive Elements: Land artworks can be interactive, through the qr invitations, allowing visitors to engage with them. This interactivity adds a layer of immersion to the experience, as people can touch, climb, or otherwise interact with the art, creating a more personal connection.
4. Cultural Significance: The land artworks are inspired by local culture, history, or traditions, adding cultural significance to the path. This can serve as a source of pride for the community and educate visitors about the area's heritage.
5. Landmark Status: Well-known and admired land artworks can become landmarks, drawing visitors from afar. They become symbols of the path and the surrounding area, making it a destination for art enthusiasts and tourists.
6. Variety and Exploration: Multiple land artworks introduce variety and exploration. Each artwork has its own theme; air and earth, encouraging visitors to explore different parts of the path to discover each one.
7. Changing Perspectives: Over time and with changing seasons, the land artworks can take on different appearances. This dynamic andqr quality adds depth to the experience,
1. Visual Appeal: The land artworks can serve as striking focal points along the path, adding to its visual appeal. These unique sculptures or installations can create a sense of wonder and curiosity among visitors, drawing them into the artistic and natural surroundings.
2. Aesthetic Harmon: Well-designed land artworks can complement the natural beauty of the path's environment, enhancing the aesthetic harmony between art and nature. Desgined thoughtfully, these artworks can blend seamlessly with the landscape, evoking a sense of unity and balance.
3. Interactive Elements: Land artworks can be interactive, through the qr invitations, allowing visitors to engage with them. This interactivity adds a layer of immersion to the experience, as people can touch, climb, or otherwise interact with the art, creating a more personal connection.
4. Cultural Significance: The land artworks are inspired by local culture, history, or traditions, adding cultural significance to the path. This can serve as a source of pride for the community and educate visitors about the area's heritage.
5. Landmark Status: Well-known and admired land artworks can become landmarks, drawing visitors from afar. They become symbols of the path and the surrounding area, making it a destination for art enthusiasts and tourists.
6. Variety and Exploration: Multiple land artworks introduce variety and exploration. Each artwork has its own theme; air and earth, encouraging visitors to explore different parts of the path to discover each one.
7. Changing Perspectives: Over time and with changing seasons, the land artworks can take on different appearances. This dynamic andqr quality adds depth to the experience,
Key objectives for inclusion
Creating an inclusive art living path that embodies the principles of new societal modes through the value transformation of nature connectedness can be achieved by ensuring that all visitors become active participants in the experience:
The Inclusive Art Living Path:
1. Accessibility: The art living path is designed to be universally accessible, accommodating visitors of all ages and abilities. It includes wheelchair-friendly paths, tactile surfaces, and signage in multiple languages to ensure that everyone can fully participate.
2. Collaborative Art Installations: The path features collaborative art installations where visitors can contribute to the creation or transformation of artworks. These installations can be designed to be constantly evolving, allowing people to add their artistic expressions, thereby becoming part of the art experience.
3. Community Workshops: Regular workshops can be organized to engage the local community and visitors in art and nature-related activities. These workshops may involve art or environmental education, encouraging participants to connect with nature and each other.
4. Interactive Elements: The path includes interactive elements, such as touch-sensitive expereinces, sound installations, or augmented reality features accessible through sculptures.. These elements offer a personalized and engaging experience for visitors.
5. Inclusive Programming: Programming is designed to cater to diverse interests and backgrounds that celebrate the richness of the community and its connection to nature.
6. Guided Tours: Knowledgeable guides provide tours of the art path, offering insights into the artworks, their ecological significance, and the role of nature in art, but above all inviting visitors to experience a deeperconnection to nature and the benefits it can offer and bring with them back to their homes.
The Inclusive Art Living Path:
1. Accessibility: The art living path is designed to be universally accessible, accommodating visitors of all ages and abilities. It includes wheelchair-friendly paths, tactile surfaces, and signage in multiple languages to ensure that everyone can fully participate.
2. Collaborative Art Installations: The path features collaborative art installations where visitors can contribute to the creation or transformation of artworks. These installations can be designed to be constantly evolving, allowing people to add their artistic expressions, thereby becoming part of the art experience.
3. Community Workshops: Regular workshops can be organized to engage the local community and visitors in art and nature-related activities. These workshops may involve art or environmental education, encouraging participants to connect with nature and each other.
4. Interactive Elements: The path includes interactive elements, such as touch-sensitive expereinces, sound installations, or augmented reality features accessible through sculptures.. These elements offer a personalized and engaging experience for visitors.
5. Inclusive Programming: Programming is designed to cater to diverse interests and backgrounds that celebrate the richness of the community and its connection to nature.
6. Guided Tours: Knowledgeable guides provide tours of the art path, offering insights into the artworks, their ecological significance, and the role of nature in art, but above all inviting visitors to experience a deeperconnection to nature and the benefits it can offer and bring with them back to their homes.
Results in relation to category
The art living path has generated several significant impacts, including increased social media engagement, a rise in nature-connectedness among university students through a pilot project, and the piqued interest of governmental bodies from seven different countries, such as the Swedish Landscape Government. Here's an explanation of these achievements:
1. Social Media Impact:
- Since its opening in May, the art living path has experienced a remarkable surge in social media engagement. The path's captivating blend of art, culture, and nature has resonated with audiences, leading to increased activity, followers, and mentions across various social media platforms. People from all over have taken to sharing their experiences, stories, and photos of the path, creating a digital community passionate about the path's offerings.
2. University Student Education and Nature-Connectedness Increase:
- One of the path's most commendable accomplishments is its positive impact on university students through a pilot project focused on enhancing nature-connectedness. This initiative has resulted in a measurable increase in students' affinity for and connection to nature. Surveys, assessments, and firsthand accounts attest to the effectiveness of the project in fostering a stronger bond between students and the natural world. The project's success has inspired a newfound appreciation for the restorative and educational power of the path.
3. International Interest from 7 Countries:
- The art living path's appeal extends well beyond its immediate surroundings. It has captured the attention of governmental bodies and organizations from seven different countries, including the prestigious Swedish Landscape Government. This international interest underscores the path's significance as a global model for sustainable and nature-connected community development.
1. Social Media Impact:
- Since its opening in May, the art living path has experienced a remarkable surge in social media engagement. The path's captivating blend of art, culture, and nature has resonated with audiences, leading to increased activity, followers, and mentions across various social media platforms. People from all over have taken to sharing their experiences, stories, and photos of the path, creating a digital community passionate about the path's offerings.
2. University Student Education and Nature-Connectedness Increase:
- One of the path's most commendable accomplishments is its positive impact on university students through a pilot project focused on enhancing nature-connectedness. This initiative has resulted in a measurable increase in students' affinity for and connection to nature. Surveys, assessments, and firsthand accounts attest to the effectiveness of the project in fostering a stronger bond between students and the natural world. The project's success has inspired a newfound appreciation for the restorative and educational power of the path.
3. International Interest from 7 Countries:
- The art living path's appeal extends well beyond its immediate surroundings. It has captured the attention of governmental bodies and organizations from seven different countries, including the prestigious Swedish Landscape Government. This international interest underscores the path's significance as a global model for sustainable and nature-connected community development.
How Citizens benefit
- Sense of belonging
When citizens actively participate in the path it fosters a strong connection to the path and a commitment to its long term success.
2. Community Cohesion: Collaborative involvemnet in the opening of the path brings the community together. It has created a shared experience and a sens of fostering .
3. Engaging citizens empower them to have a say and a sense of agency to influence the development of theri community
4.Education and awareness: citizens visiting, many of them teachers can include educational programs further in theri own schools raising awareness of nature based methodologies to raise nature connectedness and a deeper understanding of a sustainable lifestyle.
5. Cultural expression:Citizens contribute to the art path by adding their won impring. This enreiches the cultural tapestry of the path and showcases the diversity ofthe community and visitors heritage aligning with the principles of cultural diversity
6. Environmental Stewardship: Citizens involved in the path can also promote responsible enviromnetanl values and practices. When visitors actively become part of the art path, they can encourage sustainaiblity and a greater appreciation for the natural world for themselves and others. An eco consicousness based on the recommendations of the Agenda 2050 and some of its methodologies applied along the design of the path.-
- Economic benefits; It can attract new type of visitors, boost local business for a more sustainable tourism and provide green jobs such as forest tehrapy guides of related to art, tourism and path maintenance.
- Adaptive design: its unique characteristics and the involvement of visitors and citizens allows the path to be more responsive to the needs and desires of the community on its momenet, it can adapt to remain relevant and refelctive ot he communities evolving identity.
-Inspiration and Wellbeing:
it can inspire creativity, improve overall wellbeing and overall quality of life
When citizens actively participate in the path it fosters a strong connection to the path and a commitment to its long term success.
2. Community Cohesion: Collaborative involvemnet in the opening of the path brings the community together. It has created a shared experience and a sens of fostering .
3. Engaging citizens empower them to have a say and a sense of agency to influence the development of theri community
4.Education and awareness: citizens visiting, many of them teachers can include educational programs further in theri own schools raising awareness of nature based methodologies to raise nature connectedness and a deeper understanding of a sustainable lifestyle.
5. Cultural expression:Citizens contribute to the art path by adding their won impring. This enreiches the cultural tapestry of the path and showcases the diversity ofthe community and visitors heritage aligning with the principles of cultural diversity
6. Environmental Stewardship: Citizens involved in the path can also promote responsible enviromnetanl values and practices. When visitors actively become part of the art path, they can encourage sustainaiblity and a greater appreciation for the natural world for themselves and others. An eco consicousness based on the recommendations of the Agenda 2050 and some of its methodologies applied along the design of the path.-
- Economic benefits; It can attract new type of visitors, boost local business for a more sustainable tourism and provide green jobs such as forest tehrapy guides of related to art, tourism and path maintenance.
- Adaptive design: its unique characteristics and the involvement of visitors and citizens allows the path to be more responsive to the needs and desires of the community on its momenet, it can adapt to remain relevant and refelctive ot he communities evolving identity.
-Inspiration and Wellbeing:
it can inspire creativity, improve overall wellbeing and overall quality of life
Physical or other transformations
It refers to a physical transformation of the built environment (hard investment)
Innovative character
The innovative characteristics of this art living path:
1. Agenda 2050 Recommendations:
- By incorporating recommendations from Agenda 2050, the path aligns with global sustainability goals, making it a model for other projects looking to address critical environmental and social issues.
2. Nature-Based Pilot Project:
- As a nature-based pilot project, it serves as a testing ground for innovative nature-centric solutions, offering a blueprint for future developments that prioritize sustainable, nature-inspired design and integration.
3. Nature Connectedness Methodology:
- The use of a nature-connectedness methodology fosters a deeper connection between visitors and the natural world, enhancing well-being and sustainability awareness. It sets a precedent for infusing nature connectedness into public spaces.
4. Indigenous Knowledge:
- Incorporating indigenous knowledge respects and preserves traditional wisdom, providing a unique perspective on sustainability, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, which can inspire similar projects globally.
5. Place-Based Design:
- The path's place-based approach ensures that it is harmonious with the local environment, culture, and community, promoting a sense of authenticity and belonging.
6. New Methodologies and Green Options:
- The path introduces new methodologies and green options for the future of forests, including sustainable construction, resource management, and ecosystem conservation. These innovations can be applied to other forest projects.
7. Land Art Integration:
- The use of land art adds a creative and aesthetic dimension to the path, making it more engaging and visually appealing. This can serve as a model for blending art and nature in public spaces.
8. Nature-Based Education Practices:
- The integration of nature-based education practices promotes environmental literacy and engagement. It can inspire educ
1. Agenda 2050 Recommendations:
- By incorporating recommendations from Agenda 2050, the path aligns with global sustainability goals, making it a model for other projects looking to address critical environmental and social issues.
2. Nature-Based Pilot Project:
- As a nature-based pilot project, it serves as a testing ground for innovative nature-centric solutions, offering a blueprint for future developments that prioritize sustainable, nature-inspired design and integration.
3. Nature Connectedness Methodology:
- The use of a nature-connectedness methodology fosters a deeper connection between visitors and the natural world, enhancing well-being and sustainability awareness. It sets a precedent for infusing nature connectedness into public spaces.
4. Indigenous Knowledge:
- Incorporating indigenous knowledge respects and preserves traditional wisdom, providing a unique perspective on sustainability, biodiversity, and cultural heritage, which can inspire similar projects globally.
5. Place-Based Design:
- The path's place-based approach ensures that it is harmonious with the local environment, culture, and community, promoting a sense of authenticity and belonging.
6. New Methodologies and Green Options:
- The path introduces new methodologies and green options for the future of forests, including sustainable construction, resource management, and ecosystem conservation. These innovations can be applied to other forest projects.
7. Land Art Integration:
- The use of land art adds a creative and aesthetic dimension to the path, making it more engaging and visually appealing. This can serve as a model for blending art and nature in public spaces.
8. Nature-Based Education Practices:
- The integration of nature-based education practices promotes environmental literacy and engagement. It can inspire educ
Disciplines/knowledge reflected
. Here's an overview of the disciplines involved, how they interact, and the added value they bring to the process:
1. Forest Therapist and wellbeing
- Nature Connection: A forest therapist brings expertise in fostering a deep connection with nature, ensuring that the path provides restorative and healing experiences.
- Well-Being:Their involvement enhances the path's focus on well-being, aligning with the principles of the New European Bauhaus.
2. Sustainable Advisers (e.g., UN Sustainability Expert):
- Environmental Stewardship: Sustainability experts provide guidance on eco-friendly practices, ensuring that the path minimizes its environmental impact and complies with global sustainability standards.
- Long-Term Viability: Their advice ensures the path's sustainability and longevity, contributing to its economic and environmental value.
3. Private Tourism Business Company with Mining Background:
- Resource Management: The company's experience in mining can inform responsible resource management, helping to develop the path and also creating new business values and initiatives for their land.
4. Anthropologist:
- Cultural Integration: Anthropologists help integrate cultural elements into the path's design, ensuring it reflects the local community's heritage and identity.
- Inclusivity:*Their insights promote an inclusive and diverse cultural approach, fostering a sense of belonging for all visitors.
5. Designer and Artist:
- Artistic Vision: Designers and artists are central to creating the path's visual identity and art installations, enriching its aesthetic appeal.
- Innovation: Their creativity leads to innovative art and design concepts that align with the New European Bauhaus principles.
6. Local Beings (e.g., Mushrooms, Trees, birds… Air, -Water, fire and earth-):
- Ecological
1. Forest Therapist and wellbeing
- Nature Connection: A forest therapist brings expertise in fostering a deep connection with nature, ensuring that the path provides restorative and healing experiences.
- Well-Being:Their involvement enhances the path's focus on well-being, aligning with the principles of the New European Bauhaus.
2. Sustainable Advisers (e.g., UN Sustainability Expert):
- Environmental Stewardship: Sustainability experts provide guidance on eco-friendly practices, ensuring that the path minimizes its environmental impact and complies with global sustainability standards.
- Long-Term Viability: Their advice ensures the path's sustainability and longevity, contributing to its economic and environmental value.
3. Private Tourism Business Company with Mining Background:
- Resource Management: The company's experience in mining can inform responsible resource management, helping to develop the path and also creating new business values and initiatives for their land.
4. Anthropologist:
- Cultural Integration: Anthropologists help integrate cultural elements into the path's design, ensuring it reflects the local community's heritage and identity.
- Inclusivity:*Their insights promote an inclusive and diverse cultural approach, fostering a sense of belonging for all visitors.
5. Designer and Artist:
- Artistic Vision: Designers and artists are central to creating the path's visual identity and art installations, enriching its aesthetic appeal.
- Innovation: Their creativity leads to innovative art and design concepts that align with the New European Bauhaus principles.
6. Local Beings (e.g., Mushrooms, Trees, birds… Air, -Water, fire and earth-):
- Ecological
Methodology used
The methodology approach for the art living path combines the Nature Connectedness Methodology recommended by Agenda 2050 with elements of healing forests design and indigenous knowledge of nature's interpretation. Here's how this innovative approach works:
1. Nature Connectedness Methodology (Agenda 2050):
- Understanding Nature as a Whole: The path's design starts by recognizing nature as a complex, interconnected whole, incorporating ecosystems, cultural heritage, and indigenous wisdom. This perspective aligns with the principles of Agenda 2050.
- Incorporating the Five Pathways: The Nature Connectedness Methodology emphasizes five pathways to connecting with nature: Sensory, Emotional, Cognitive, Aesthetic, and Symbiotic. These pathways guide the design to appeal to visitors on various levels.
2. Healing Forests Design (Inspired by Germany):
- Biophilic Elements: The path incorporates biophilic design principles, which emulate natural patterns and processes. This includes the use of natural materials, organic shapes, and features that mimic natural environments.
- Restorative Experiences: The design prioritizes restorative experiences. Spaces along the path encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional healing, drawing inspiration from the healing forests concept.
3. Indigenous Knowledge of Nature's Interpretation:
- Cultural Integration: Indigenous knowledge is woven into the path's design, reflecting local culture, traditional practices, and the indigenous understanding of nature. This enriches the path with cultural depth and insight.
The methodology approach combines these elements in the following way:
- Holistic Design: The design approach embraces a holistic understanding of nature and human-nature connection, considering the emotional, sensory, cognitive, aesthetic, and symbiotic aspects. This creates an immersive experience for visitors, aligning with Agenda 2050's recommendations.
1. Nature Connectedness Methodology (Agenda 2050):
- Understanding Nature as a Whole: The path's design starts by recognizing nature as a complex, interconnected whole, incorporating ecosystems, cultural heritage, and indigenous wisdom. This perspective aligns with the principles of Agenda 2050.
- Incorporating the Five Pathways: The Nature Connectedness Methodology emphasizes five pathways to connecting with nature: Sensory, Emotional, Cognitive, Aesthetic, and Symbiotic. These pathways guide the design to appeal to visitors on various levels.
2. Healing Forests Design (Inspired by Germany):
- Biophilic Elements: The path incorporates biophilic design principles, which emulate natural patterns and processes. This includes the use of natural materials, organic shapes, and features that mimic natural environments.
- Restorative Experiences: The design prioritizes restorative experiences. Spaces along the path encourage relaxation, mindfulness, and emotional healing, drawing inspiration from the healing forests concept.
3. Indigenous Knowledge of Nature's Interpretation:
- Cultural Integration: Indigenous knowledge is woven into the path's design, reflecting local culture, traditional practices, and the indigenous understanding of nature. This enriches the path with cultural depth and insight.
The methodology approach combines these elements in the following way:
- Holistic Design: The design approach embraces a holistic understanding of nature and human-nature connection, considering the emotional, sensory, cognitive, aesthetic, and symbiotic aspects. This creates an immersive experience for visitors, aligning with Agenda 2050's recommendations.
How stakeholders are engaged
The involvement of various stakeholders, including the international tourism department, a private mining company, an art museum, a sustainability expert from the UN, and a women's art association, brought diverse perspectives, expertise, and resources to the art living path, expanding its impact and value in several ways:
1. International Tourism Department:
- Tourism Promotion: The tourism department can promote the art living path as a unique tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world, which benefits the local economy and cultural exchange.
- Cultural Exchange: It can facilitate international partnerships and cultural exchange programs, enhancing the path's global appeal and cross-cultural understanding.
2. Private Mining Company:
- Sustainable Practices: The mining company can expand other kind of business activities that contribute to the path's sustainability efforts, aligning with eco-conscious Bauhaus principles.
3. Art Museum:
- Curatorial Expertise:The art museum can contribute to the path, elevating the quality and artistic value of the artworks.
4. UN Sustainability Expert:
- Guidance and Best Practices: The UN sustainability expert can provide guidance on best practices in sustainable design, development, and maintenance, ensuring that the path aligns with global sustainability standards.
- Advocacy: Their involvement can help raise awareness about the path's sustainable and inclusive design, inspiring other projects to follow similar principles.
5. Women's Art Association:
- Promoting Gender Equality: The women's art association can highlight the role of women in art and culture. This promotes gender equality, inclusivity, and diversity in the arts, aligning with the New European Bauhaus values.
Involving these diverse stakeholders includes a broader reach, enhanced cultural and artistic quality, financial and resource support, access to l best practices, and greater commitmetment
1. International Tourism Department:
- Tourism Promotion: The tourism department can promote the art living path as a unique tourist attraction, drawing visitors from around the world, which benefits the local economy and cultural exchange.
- Cultural Exchange: It can facilitate international partnerships and cultural exchange programs, enhancing the path's global appeal and cross-cultural understanding.
2. Private Mining Company:
- Sustainable Practices: The mining company can expand other kind of business activities that contribute to the path's sustainability efforts, aligning with eco-conscious Bauhaus principles.
3. Art Museum:
- Curatorial Expertise:The art museum can contribute to the path, elevating the quality and artistic value of the artworks.
4. UN Sustainability Expert:
- Guidance and Best Practices: The UN sustainability expert can provide guidance on best practices in sustainable design, development, and maintenance, ensuring that the path aligns with global sustainability standards.
- Advocacy: Their involvement can help raise awareness about the path's sustainable and inclusive design, inspiring other projects to follow similar principles.
5. Women's Art Association:
- Promoting Gender Equality: The women's art association can highlight the role of women in art and culture. This promotes gender equality, inclusivity, and diversity in the arts, aligning with the New European Bauhaus values.
Involving these diverse stakeholders includes a broader reach, enhanced cultural and artistic quality, financial and resource support, access to l best practices, and greater commitmetment
Global challenges
The art living path, while incorporating local solutions through anthropological research of each art living place's cultural landscape, may face various global challenges and considerations:
1. Cultural Sensitivity and Appropriation: Ensuring that the incorporation of local cultural elements and practices respects and acknowledges the indigenous and local communities, avoiding cultural appropriation and insensitivity.
2. Environmental Sustainability: Balancing the ecological and environmental sustainability of the path with the integration of local solutions, especially in regions with fragile ecosystems.
3. Economic Viability: Striking a balance between the economic sustainability of the art living path, such as through tourism, while not negatively impacting the local economy or pricing out residents.
4. Inclusivity: Ensuring that the path is inclusive and accessible to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and ages, while respecting local traditions and cultural practices.
5. Bureaucratic and Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the legal and regulatory frameworks, especially when indigenous lands or protected areas are involved, to ensure compliance and consent from relevant authorities.
6. Community Engagement and Participation: Encouraging active participation and buy-in from the local communities
7. Conflict Resolution: Managing potential conflicts that may arise due to differing perspectives and interests within the community or among stakeholders.
8. Cultural Preservation: Safeguarding local traditions and cultural heritage as the path evolves, ensuring that cultural elements remain authentic and undiluted.
9. Documentation and Research: Conducting thorough anthropological research to understand and document local cultures and traditions accurately, which can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
10. Global Promotion and Collaboration: Establishing mechanisms for g
1. Cultural Sensitivity and Appropriation: Ensuring that the incorporation of local cultural elements and practices respects and acknowledges the indigenous and local communities, avoiding cultural appropriation and insensitivity.
2. Environmental Sustainability: Balancing the ecological and environmental sustainability of the path with the integration of local solutions, especially in regions with fragile ecosystems.
3. Economic Viability: Striking a balance between the economic sustainability of the art living path, such as through tourism, while not negatively impacting the local economy or pricing out residents.
4. Inclusivity: Ensuring that the path is inclusive and accessible to people of all backgrounds, abilities, and ages, while respecting local traditions and cultural practices.
5. Bureaucratic and Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the legal and regulatory frameworks, especially when indigenous lands or protected areas are involved, to ensure compliance and consent from relevant authorities.
6. Community Engagement and Participation: Encouraging active participation and buy-in from the local communities
7. Conflict Resolution: Managing potential conflicts that may arise due to differing perspectives and interests within the community or among stakeholders.
8. Cultural Preservation: Safeguarding local traditions and cultural heritage as the path evolves, ensuring that cultural elements remain authentic and undiluted.
9. Documentation and Research: Conducting thorough anthropological research to understand and document local cultures and traditions accurately, which can be a time-consuming and resource-intensive process.
10. Global Promotion and Collaboration: Establishing mechanisms for g
Learning transferred to other parties
Creating an art living path that can be incorporated into other places, while including elements like indigenous cultural heritage, nature-based pilot projects, and sustainable practices.
1. Document Best Practices:
- Thoroughly document the development, design, and outcomes of the initial art living path, emphasizing elements related to indigenous cultural heritage, nature-based pilot projects, and sustainability initiatives. This documentation will serve as a reference for replication.
2. Create a Detailed Manual:
- Develop a comprehensive manual that outlines the step-by-step process for creating similar art living paths in different locations. This manual should include guidelines on engaging with indigenous communities, incorporating nature-based pilot projects, and implementing sustainable practices.
3. Engage Local Communities:
- In each new location, prioritize engagement with local communities, including indigenous groups. Customize the project to respect and celebrate the unique cultural heritage and nature-connectedness of the area.
4. Adapt to Local Ecosystems:
- Tailor the design and ecological elements of the path to the specific ecosystem, climate, and flora and fauna of the new location while adhering to sustainability principles.
5. Training and Capacity Building:
- Provide training and capacity-building programs for local communities and project teams, emphasizing the transfer of indigenous knowledge, sustainable practices, and nature-based pilot initiatives.
6. Partnerships and Collaborations:
- Forge partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and indigenous representatives to ensure collaboration, resources, and expertise are available for the project's success.
7. Adapt to Cultural and Language Diversity:
- Adjust the project's educational and interpretive materials, as well as signage and cultural components, to accommodate local languages and cultural dive
1. Document Best Practices:
- Thoroughly document the development, design, and outcomes of the initial art living path, emphasizing elements related to indigenous cultural heritage, nature-based pilot projects, and sustainability initiatives. This documentation will serve as a reference for replication.
2. Create a Detailed Manual:
- Develop a comprehensive manual that outlines the step-by-step process for creating similar art living paths in different locations. This manual should include guidelines on engaging with indigenous communities, incorporating nature-based pilot projects, and implementing sustainable practices.
3. Engage Local Communities:
- In each new location, prioritize engagement with local communities, including indigenous groups. Customize the project to respect and celebrate the unique cultural heritage and nature-connectedness of the area.
4. Adapt to Local Ecosystems:
- Tailor the design and ecological elements of the path to the specific ecosystem, climate, and flora and fauna of the new location while adhering to sustainability principles.
5. Training and Capacity Building:
- Provide training and capacity-building programs for local communities and project teams, emphasizing the transfer of indigenous knowledge, sustainable practices, and nature-based pilot initiatives.
6. Partnerships and Collaborations:
- Forge partnerships with local organizations, government agencies, and indigenous representatives to ensure collaboration, resources, and expertise are available for the project's success.
7. Adapt to Cultural and Language Diversity:
- Adjust the project's educational and interpretive materials, as well as signage and cultural components, to accommodate local languages and cultural dive
Keywords
wellbeing
sustainability
nature connectedness methdology
Agenda 2050
nature based solutions
