Are you curious about how we can keep our cities comfortable, even in the face of rising temperatures and ever-changing wind patterns? Join us for a compelling presentation on the newly revised Weather in the City, where landscape architect and urban planner Sanda Lenzholzer reveals how modern techniques and smart design choices can improve the urban climate. Discover how physical factors and environmental psychology shape our comfort in public spaces and learn practical ways to tackle urban heat stress and wind challenges. Don’t miss this chance to explore innovative strategies that help make our urban environments thrive in the face of climate change.

Join us to learn more about this spectacular topic on March 19^th, at Science Café Wageningen. We are expecting you from 19:45 onward in Café Loburg, for good talks, music, and discussions.

Prof. Sanda Lenzholzer studied landscape architecture at the Leibniz University Hannover (Dipl. Ing.) and Housing and Urbanism at the Architectural Association School in London (MA). After that she was a designer associated with various agencies in the Netherlands and Germany (e.g. Sant & Co, Mecanoo, ST Freiraum). Since 2004 she has been working at Wageningen University and specialized in the relationship between research and design and especially climate-oriented urban and landscape design. Through her research projects (e.g. Climate Proof Cities, Climadaptool, REALCOOL, SOLOCLIM) she contributes to improving the knowledge base of climate-oriented urban design. Since 2020 she leads the landscape architecture group of Wageningen University. In the recent past her focus shifted towards a broader approach that integrates different fields into the design of public spaces. She publishes widely, advises design agencies, municipalities, and provinces, and gives guest lectures and master classes in many countries.

About the music

Downtown Grooves is a jazz/funk/blues trio that will take you on a musical journey of infectious rhythms, soulful melodies, and electrifying improvisations.

The trio is comprised by: Eric van de Bovenkamp on piano; Javier Garcia Vicente on guitar, bass and vocals; Erik Dekker on drums and percussion.

Their chemistry on stage is palpable, and their improvisational dialogues are a testament to their deep musical connection. When they perform, you can expect to be taken on a sonic adventure, as they effortlessly blend jazz standards, funky grooves, Spanish and Latin songs with soulful blues numbers. A relaxed and groovy musical experience.