During April and May 2026, students, residents, experts, and local authorities came together to shape greener, more climate-resilient public spaces at Hue University of Sciences (HUSC) and in Định Môn, Kim Long Ward, Hue City. The GreenCityLabHuế project organized a series of co-creation activities to jointly develop locally appropriate Nature-based Solutions (NbS) for climate adaptation within the urban context.
At HUSC, the second co-creation workshop was organized with the participation of lecturers, students, pupils, experts, and project partners. The workshop focussed on two design proposals for increasing green spaces and shared-use infrastructure on campus. Participants proposed, discussed and evaluated a wide range of creative ideas, including outdoor reading areas, chess tables, additional trees and shaded areas, solar-powered lighting systems, creative exhibition spaces for students, and ecological drainage solutions to reduce flooding and improve the campus microclimate.
The workshop provided an open and interactive platform for exchanging perspectives and refining design concepts. Participants critically assessed the strengths and weaknesses of each proposal and contributed valuable suggestions regarding construction materials, vegetation, drainage performance, heat mitigation, accessibility, and safety. The discussions highlighted the strong interest of young people in co-creating environmentally friendly, climate-adaptive, and greener learning environments.
At the same time, GreenCityLabHuế also facilitated community dialogue sessions in Định Môn to support the future development of the local cultural green space. Representatives of local authorities, mass organizations, and community members shared their ideas and expectations for the site. Participants expressed a desire for more trees and shaded areas, children’s playgrounds, sports facilities, public toilets, shelters, and improved lightning. Many also emphasized the importance of better connecting the green space with nearby cultural and public facilities, including the Định Môn communal house, the football field, and surrounding cultural landmarks to strengthen landscape value of the area and opportunities for community activities.
Through these co-creation activities, GreenCityLabHuế seeks to insure that future green spaces are not only attractive and functional but also closely aligned with the needs and aspirations of local communities. By integrating local knowledge and stakeholder perspectives into the planning process, the project contributes to better living environments and enhanced climate resilience in Huế City.
GreenCityLabHuế sincerely thanks Hue University of Sciences, the People’s Committee of Kim Long Ward, local organizations, experts, lecturers, students, pupils, and the Định Môn community for their active participation, valuable contributions, and continuous support throughout the co-creation process for implementing sustainable community-oriented green spaces in Hue City.
