The Dawra Madwarna toolkit provides links to online resources, published literature and well know classics as a means of providing easy access to knowledge and resources relating to urban planning, placemaking, green infrastructure, public space design and more. We would like to make users aware that while the publications and media collated here is considered a useful source of information, the links provided, contain both local and international publications and should always be reviewed and assessed by the relevant professionals prior to application to the Maltese or specific contexts.

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Networks of Green Open Space in Dense Urban Areas

A spatial proposition, by Dawra Madwarna, based on local research, on the need for green open space networks in our dense urban areas. It responds to the situation that recreational areas close to where we live and work are limited. The paper seeks to reimagine our existing urban environment with a focus on urban open spaces.

Green infrastructure Public space design Urban planning / Design Local Publication Research

How can your city become…Future-Proof?

This publication is the first in a series of five, which intends to showcase the transitions made by European Green Capital award winners and finalists. It aims to illustrate that any city can go green highlighting that the health and well-being of city dwellers greatly depends on how well city authorities address environmental challenges.

Green infrastructure Urban planning / Design International guideline

Urban Trees, Highways & Utilities

This Design Guide by GreenBlue Urban is a valuable resource outlining through the use of case studies the various ways in which challenges for tree planting in urban street contexts may be overcome.

Green infrastructure Public space design International guideline

Re-designing Urban Open Spaces to act as Green Infrastructure: The Case of Malta

Academic research discussing some of the key design principles to move towards more sustainable urban spaces in the form of green infrastructure

Green infrastructure Public space design Academic Research