Gardens for interactive and resilient societies

In the INTERACTIVE GARDENS project we are developing a model of an interactive green space. The concept will enhance the health and well-being benefits of public parks and gardens and support the functionality and interaction skills of vulnerable people. For schools, green spaces can provide outdoor learning environments. The concept will take into account regional specificities and local conditions. It will be developed in collaboration with land use authorities and decision makers, research institutes, associations, and users of the area.

The concept, which will result in a virtual model, will be used by spatial planning authorities and decision makers. It will benefit educational and research institutions and users of green spaces such as NGOs, health service providers, residents, and special groups. The concept can guide regional, national, EU and Baltic Sea policies.

The project will be implemented in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Finland, and Denmark in the period 11/2023‒210/2026 in three work packages:

WP1 Preparation of solutions

WP2 Pilot testing and evaluation of solutions

WP3 Transfer of solutions (concept)

In Finland, the solutions are being tested at the Elonkierto Exhibition Park in the municipality of Jokioinen, the Arctic Therapeutic Garden in the municipality of Tervola, and a virtual model at Luke's VirtuLab in the city of Helsinki.

The project is co-funded by the European Union Interreg Fund for the Baltic Sea Region.