TU Delft and Naturalis present step-by-step plan for nature-inclusive design of gardens and outdoor spaces |
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More coherence between people and nature
The Delft University of Technology has developed, commissioned by Naturalis Biodiversity Center, a step-by-step plan for the nature-inclusive design of gardens and outdoor spaces. The plan shows how biodiversity can be strengthened while creating a pleasant and functional living environment for people. The step-by-step plan is now freely available to anyone working on urban green spaces.
This article was previously published on February 19, 2026 on the website of Stad + Groen.
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In urban areas, nature has often become fragmented into small, separate parts. This makes it difficult for plants and animals to develop and limits functions such as cooling and water retention. The step-by-step plan therefore takes a broad approach. It focuses not only on human use, but also on the urban ecosystem as a whole. The aim is to move from isolated green plots to a connected system.
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The step-by-step plan is intended as a practical tool for everyone involved in designing, arranging and managing gardens and (semi-)public outdoor spaces.
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Embassy garden in Berlin as an example
As a practical example, the step-by-step plan was applied to the semi-public garden of the Dutch embassy in Berlin. Students and researchers from TU Delft first mapped the existing nature and the use of the garden. Based on this analysis, they created a design that provides space for different plant and animal species without limiting daily use.
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The step-by-step plan can also help municipalities make design choices for parks, squares and other public green areas.
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Guidance for design and management
The step-by-step plan is intended as a practical tool for everyone involved in designing, arranging and managing gardens and (semi-)public outdoor spaces, such as landscapers, contractors and clients. It can also support municipalities in making design choices for parks, squares and other public green areas. The step-by-step plan can be found on the website of Naturalis Biodiversity Center.
Would you like to learn more about the system-habitat-species approach? Visit the Urban Ecology Design Lab website of TU Delft.
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