The thematic seminar U-CARE: U-Care to battle climate change impacts on urban ecosystems and health across different European climate zones was organised by UNIFI in July 2024 as part of the ERASMUS+ U-Care research, aimed at students of the School of Architecture and with the participation of the municipality of Florence.
The study addressed urban regeneration through an investigation methodology based on the adoption of digital analysis and simulation tools, which help develop restorative design solutions capable of improving the social, environmental, and functional conditions of the Florentine neighbourhood of Isolotto, chosen as a case study.
The focus of the study was District 4 in Florence, in particular the urban areas of Isolotto, Legnaia and Soffiano, which represent a significant context for examining current issues such as environmental quality, resilience to climate change and citizens' health.
The educational objectives of the U-Care thematic seminar were aimed at increasing knowledge regarding the use and experimentation of cutting-edge technologies, learning new methodologies for collecting and returning data and information to support the resilient design of urban space, acquiring knowledge of innovative design strategies and solutions to improve the conditions of urban use (walkability) and experimenting with the effectiveness of integrating low environmental impact technological solutions, capable of positively impacting outdoor comfort.