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Heatwave aggravated by soil sealing
https://www.cipra.org/en/news/heatwave-aggravated-by-soil-sealing
All of Europe is currently groaning under the heat – and the growing numbers of concreted-over areas are heating up the environment even more. In a background report, CIPRA's Saving:Soils project shows good examples and solutions for the sustainable use of soil and summarises current strategies in the Alpine countries.No publisheralpMedia 5/2022SoilSaving:SoilsSoil sealing2022/08/16 08:52:00 GMT+1NewsSave land, save soil
https://www.cipra.org/en/publications/save-land-save-soil
What do we need for a turnaround in land management in peri-urban areas?No publishersoil conservation/rehabilitationSoil sealingSaving:Soils2022/08/07 23:00:00 GMT+1PublicationsEcological and community areas
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/ecological-and-community-areas
With its ecological commons zone (“Zone d'écologie communale”, ZEC), the Free Quarter of Lentillères in Dijon/F invents a legal tool to legalise land occupation and thus prevent construction.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeUsing less soil
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/using-less-soil
Puy-Saint-André in the French Alps has reduced the buildable municipal area by confiscating "ownerless" land, is saving space thanks to community housing projects and promoting the supply of local food by means of pasture associations.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeLively mountain village
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/lively-mountain-village
The village of Valendas in the Swiss canton of Graubünden shows how citizens can revive their village architecturally and culturally.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeRoads on a diet
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/roads-on-a-diet
Carinthia/A relies on unsealing and is narrowing kilometres of federal roads. Now they are flanked by green strips and cycle paths.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeAffordable primary residences
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/affordable-primary-residences
Second homes notwithstanding, the municipality of Zermatt/CH wants to secure affordable housing for the local population.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeClimate-fit mountain regions
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/climate-fit-mountain-regions
The "AdaPT Mont-Blanc" project uses a digital toolbox to show what measures are available for adapting to climate change at the spatial planning level.No publisherSoil sealingClimate Change AdaptationSaving:SoilsSpatial Planning2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeStop to second homes
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/stop-to-second-homes
The Swiss popular initiative "Stop the rampant construction of second homes!" limits the proportion of second homes in municipalities in order to curb urban sprawl.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeShaping the community together
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/shaping-the-community-together
The German municipality of Ingenried shows how local residents and young people in particular can work together to develop a concept for village development.No publisherSaving:Soilssoil conservationSpatial Planningsoil sealing2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeRemain rural and affordable
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/remain-rural-and-affordable
How the German municipality of Weyarn, close to the city, protects its soil, promotes affordable housing and creates a higher quality of life.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeMaking vacancies visible
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/making-vacancies-visible
The "Plattform Land" draws attention to vacancies in South Tyrolean pilot communities and shows how they can make good use of empty properties.No publisherSoil sealingSpatial PlanningSaving:Soilssoil conservation2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good PracticeThe best idea wins
https://www.cipra.org/en/good-practice/the-best-idea-wins
Kindergarten, after-school care, flats for senior citizens, surgeries, village shop and family café: how the German municipality of Schwabsoien revived a vacant inn in the village centre with an urban development competition.No publishersoil conservationSpatial PlanningSaving:SoilsSoil sealing2022/05/31 09:00:00 GMT+1Good Practice