EcoZones: Digital Solutions for Sustainable Neighbourhoods
Dissemination and replication activities begin after successful pilot phase in Mexico
Dissemination and replication activities begin after successful pilot phase in Mexico
Sustainable and resilient neighbourhoods are crucial for the future of our cities. Over the past two years, the EcoZones project has demonstrated how digital tools can foster community engagement and urban transformation. After the successful completion of the pilot phase in Mexico, the initiative is now entering a new phase: the methods and technologies developed will be disseminated worldwide to make neighborhoods more sustainable, livable and adaptable.
At the heart of EcoZones is a digital toolbox that enables collaborative data collection and provides sustainable urban solutions. This includes the EcoZonas mobile app, which enables participatory mapping, and the www.ecozonas.org platform, which offers interactive dashboards with results, datasets, statistics, access to over 160 sustainable urban solutions, and downloadable resources such as reports and knowledge products, including the EcoZones Guidelines. The EcoZonas mobile app includes a neighborhood survey and a community mapping module. The app is available for free on Google Play Store and will soon be available in Apple App Store.
Pilot projects in Mexico and international outreach
In the two vulnerable neighbourhoods of La Metalera (Hermosillo) and Jardines de San Miguel (León) in Mexico, measures to improve public spaces were implemented in close cooperation with the local communities. These included tree planting, shade structures, murals and workshops to promote the local economy. After the successful implementation in Mexico and its dissemination in events such as the 12th World Urban Forum in Cairo in November 2024 and webinars, EcoZones aims to become a model for replication in other contexts. With its digital tools and participatory approach, EcoZones is making an important contribution to sustainable urban development – far beyond Mexico.
The EcoZones_Mex project is funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) and is implemented by the Urban Living Lab Center (ULLC) of the Wuppertal Institute and the World Resources Institute Mexico (WRI Mexico).