Preserving identity of place in imes of Climate Change

At the international conference “Regional Contextualisation in Architecture” (RCA) in Ljubljana, organised by the Faculty of Architecture, University of Ljubljana, from 17 to 20 September 2025, Barbara Mušič (Urban Planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia) presented a paper on the impact of climate change on the identity of urban open spaces with the title »Balancing climate-responsive urban and architectural design with the identity of place«.

The research highlights the importance of public spaces as key elements of city identity and analyses the effect of climate-resilient interventions (green, blue, and white solutions) on quality of life and spatial identity. The findings are also based on experiences from the Be Ready project, which focuses on urban adaptation to climate change and strengthening city resilience. The study concludes that a holistic approach, which considers local characteristics and promotes social inclusion, is essential for successfully addressing climate challenges.

Part of the study tour was also dedicated to the pilot activity of the Be Ready project in the City of Kranj.

Foto: Nina Beganović and Matej Nikšič