Sobrotherhood

The project aims to model and test in Sobreiro the activation of self-sustainable socio-economic ecosystems at district level, relying on the pluralist potential of the marginal perspectives, biophilic design and the NEB guiding framework. The proposed set of actions is intended to boost the sense of belonging and upgrade the sense of identity among the peripheral community from the Sobreiro neighbourhood, in the heart of the city of Maia within the Metropolitan area of Porto.

The neglected public areas surrounding the social housing built structures can act as a sustainable tool for social engagement and economic development. By applying the NEB principles through biophilia, it is hoped that the co-created works, crafted with a selected group of 55+ community representatives, further tailored with the youngsters from the neighbouring schools, and tested on-site with the cross-sectoral set of partners will inspire the creation of green jobs and environmental initiatives in the area.