Landscape in Focus

🔟 The Role of Landscape Architecture

Landscape architecture connects people, nature, and development.
It provides holistic, interdisciplinary solutions that balance ecological, social, and economic needs.
Landscape architects plan, design, and manage spaces that are functional, beautiful, and resilient — creating landscapes that benefit communities today and in the future.

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On February 10 marked a special day in Finland for small communities striving for sustainable landscapes.

From hands-on tools for climate-resilient development to practical strategies ready for implementation, the day was packed with inspiration and knowledge sharing 🤝

Landscape in Focus presentation highlighted how research and planning come together to create real-world impact 🌿. With partners from Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, and Finland, LiF-T is shaping the future of climate-smart communities!

Suomen Maisema-arkkitehtiliitto MARK

🟢🔵 On February 26, 2026, Kraftwerk Mitte Dresden became a hub for fresh ideas on climate-friendly community development 🌱✨ As part of the Erasmus+ project LiF-T – Landscape in Focus, an inspiration day brought together experts and practitioners committed to shaping resilient, future-ready landscapes.

LiF-T develops practical planning tools for climate-friendly landscape development in small communities in collaboration with partners from Germany, Czechia, Slovakia, and Finland.

A diverse audience from local authorities, specialist administrations, and planning offices came together to exchange ideas, share experience, and gather hands-on inspiration for real-world implementation 🤝

The program featured an introduction to the LiF-T project and its key results, followed by five expert presentations that turned strategy into practical solutions

Bund Deutscher Landschaftsarchitekten bdla Landesverband Sachsen 🌿

9️⃣ Landscape Management and Maintenance

Design is only the beginning.
Without proper care, open spaces quickly lose their function, beauty, and value.
Well-planned maintenance protects your investment, preserves environmental benefits, and ensures long-term success.
Early planning, local expertise, and realistic budgeting make all the difference.

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8️⃣ Unlocking Funding Opportunities

Limited budgets don’t have to limit ambition.
Understanding funding sources and planning early can help municipalities turn ideas into reality.
Collaborating with partners, residents, and experts strengthens proposals and unlocks support for landscape-based projects that deliver multiple benefits – for people, nature, and the local economy.

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7️⃣ Addressing Population Dynamics

Population changes shape the future of municipalities.
Whether growing or shrinking, communities face unique challenges for infrastructure, services, and open space.
Strategic planning and sustainable development help maintain local identity, ensure accessibility, and strengthen regional cooperation.
Landscape architects play a key role in creating resilient, connected, and livable communities.

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6️⃣ Building Partnerships

Strong municipalities succeed together.
Collaboration with residents, experts, neighbouring municipalities, and institutions brings new perspectives, resources, and long-term support.
Active citizen participation strengthens community ties and ensures sustainable results.
Working hand in hand turns complex challenges into shared opportunities.

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5️⃣ Reimagining Public Open Spaces

Public spaces shape daily life and community well-being.
From parks and squares to riverfronts and forests, they connect people with nature and culture.
High-quality architecture and design ensures accessibility, inclusivity, multifunctionality, and comfort.
A connected, well-maintained network of open spaces improves quality of life while respecting local character.

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4️⃣ Managing Land Use and Economy

Agriculture shapes landscapes and livelihoods, but pressures on land are growing.
Balancing development, infrastructure, and renewable energy with local needs is key.
Landscape-aware planning turns constraints into opportunities: protecting nature, enhancing local character, and creating economic value.
Sustainable practices make municipalities more resilient, attractive, and prosperous.

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🔵🟢 Landscape in Focus: How Can Small Municipalities Tackle Current Challenges?
Why Does Proper Planning Matter for Climate-Resilient Landscapes and Quality Public Spaces?

📢 Save the Date! Join us for the presentation of the final outputs of the Erasmus+ project Landscape in Focus – Tools for Small Municipalities for Sustainable Landscape.

📍 Event dates & locations

10 February 2026
📌 Paviljonki Conference and Exhibition Hall, Jyväskylä, Finland
Organiser: Finnish Association of Landscape Architects (MARK)
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26 February 2026
📌 Kraftwerk Mitte, Dresden, Germany
Organiser: Association of German Landscape Architects – Saxony Regional Association (bdla)
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6 March 2026
📌 Creative Centre SPU, Nitra, Slovakia
Organiser: Institute of Landscape Architecture, FHLE SUA Nitra
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11 March 2026
📌 Czech Chamber of Architects, Prague, Czech Republic
Organiser: Czech Association for Landscape Architecture (SZKT–CAKA)
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What can you expect?
✅ Inspiring best practices from small municipalities that care for their landscape in an exemplary way
✅ Presentation of the Landscape in Focus brochure – a practical guide for sustainable landscape management
✅ Discussion on current challenges and effective approaches to sustainable landscape development
✅ Networking and exchange of experience

🎟️ Free of charge
👥 For mayors, municipal councils, local administrations of small municipalities, and everyone interested in landscape and public space.

For further details, please contact the organiser in your country.

3️⃣ Creating Aesthetics and Authenticity

Landscape shapes how we feel.
It influences joy, pride, and a sense of belonging.
Aesthetic quality is not about details alone, but about relationships — between buildings and landscape, between tradition and development, between place and people.
In small municipalities, sensitivity to scale, context, and local identity is essential.
Aesthetics are not a luxury, but a foundation of quality of life and sustainable development.

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