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Rooftops often represent one of the most underutilised resources within our cities. Yet, when thoughtfully designed, they can become places that reconnect people with nature, strengthen biodiversity and even breathe new life into historic buildings. The newly published Italy Case Studies Factsheets, developed within the aRTes – Active RoofTops South Europe project, explore a collection of rooftop interventions that demonstrate how these overlooked spaces can contribute to urban regeneration...

Cities across Europe are increasingly looking upwards in search of new opportunities to improve urban sustainability. While rooftops have traditionally been viewed as technical spaces, they are gradually being reimagined as places that can support biodiversity, food production, social interaction and cultural activities. The newly published France Case Studies Factsheets, developed within the aRTes – Active RoofTops South Europe project, bring together three inspiring examples that...

We are pleased to announce the release of the latest aRTes Newsletter – May 2026 Edition, presenting recent progress and key developments across the project as we continue reimagining rooftops as active, multifunctional urban spaces. This edition highlights important achievements from several project work packages, showcasing how aRTes is advancing innovative rooftop solutions through sustainability, digital technologies, urban logistics and collaborative planning approaches. It further...