Regado Junction (Rede de Biospots)
The Regado junction, one of the busiest on the VCI, has a forest that is essential for mitigating climate impacts and capturing carbon. 1,318 native trees and shrubs of 17 species were planted, such as hawthorns and strawberry trees, adapted to the location and produced with the support of volunteers from the Municipal Nursery.
Porto BioLab – Quinta de Salgueiros
The 6-hectare Quinta de Salgueiros is being rehabilitated with nature-based solutions to improve quality of life, ecosystem services and increase the area’s climate resilience. It will function as a living laboratory to study and replicate urban ecology and climate change adaptation practices.
Parque da Asprela
The 6-hectare Asprela Park includes a number of nature-based solutions, including tree planting, water mirrors, 2 km of accessible paths and a 10,000 m³ retention basin for flood control. It promotes biodiversity and offers a space for leisure and well-being for the academic community and the general population.
Rio Tinto Interceptor
The Rio Tinto Interceptor aims to improve the river’s water quality by sending treated effluent from the wastewater treatment plants directly to the River Douro, since the Rio Tinto does not have sufficient self-depuration and regeneration capacity. The rehabilitation of the riverbed and banks and the creation of an urban park have also been promoted.
Ribeira da Granja
The Ribeira da Granja has been restored using natural solutions: in Viso (2010), natural engineering techniques stabilized the banks; in Quinta do Rio (2011) and SACHE (2014), de-tubing promoted re-naturalization; Ramalde do Meio (2013), re-qualification allowed connection to the city; Requesende (2013), re-qualification promoted environmental preservation.
Parque da Cidade
Porto City Park integrates natural solutions for sustainability and climate adaptation. With green areas, lakes and permeable soils, it regulates temperature, improves the air, retains water and supports ecosystems. It also serves as a social and educational space, uniting nature, leisure and urban well-being.
Ribeira da Asprela
The Ribeira da Asprela has been restored in sections with different natural-based solutions: at Outeiro (2009), natural engineering techniques stabilized the bed and banks; at Quinta das Lamas (2015), de-tubing promoted requalification and re-naturalization; and at Parque Central (2022), three retention basins for 10,000 m³ were created.
Cordoaria Garden
A garden that is a green lung in the center of Porto, combining history and sustainability. Recently refurbished, it has improved drainage, lighting and paving, enhancing biodiversity and reducing flooding. It houses trees of public interest and is a vital cultural and social space.
Passeio Alegre Garden
A garden marked by the cool shade of its trees and its proximity to the River Douro, make this space a place of contemplation, well-being and social interaction for its visitors, while at the same time adding benefits to the environment with its natural-based solutions.
Campanhã Intermodal Terminal
The Campanhã Intermodal Terminal (TIC) has the largest green roof in the city, which helps to absorb all the air and visual pollution from the terminal. It was the first public building in the country to achieve the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) level of environmental certification in 2025.