Vitoria-Gasteiz Green Belt
Connected Nature Around the City (Spain)
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
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A ring of restored parks and ecosystems that connects biodiversity, flood protection and everyday recreation.
Extended description
Vitoria-Gasteiz's Green Belt is a network of parks and restored ecosystems surrounding the city, created by recovering degraded land and linking natural areas into a continuous green system. It improves biodiversity, provides flood protection and cooling, supports walking and cycling and brings nature close to residents. Developed over decades, it is a benchmark for city-scale green infrastructure and ecological connectivity.