Urban ReLeaf, a city-wide citizen-science initiative in Dundee, engages the community to contribute their observations and perceptions of greenspaces across the city. By harnessing the collective input of citizens, the project strives to enhance the benefits derived from these greenspaces and ensure they cater to the diverse needs of the community. Join us in this endeavour to make a positive impact on our city – everyone in Dundee is encouraged to participate! 

Get Involved

To share your perceptions, download the Urban ReLeaf Cities app to complete short surveys around the city or use one of our three web-based surveys. Sign up to the Urban ReLeaf Dundee newsletter to find out where you can meet us in-person and to follow the project's progress.

 

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Download the perceptions app 
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Web Survey

Web-based surveys can be completed from any location 
PARK  PLAY  SUDS

 

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Urban ReLeaf Cities App Tutorials

To get started with sharing your perceptions via the Urban ReLeaf Cities app, watch our tutorials here

 

 

We are investigating...

A tree-lined path through a park, with sunlight filtering through blossom-covered branches and casting long shadows along the grass and walkway.

Greenspace

Greenspace is a broad term used to describe natural elements in an urban area. This can include parks, grass verges, public gardens and cemeteries. For location-specific surveys in Urban ReLeaf, parks are the greenspace focused on.

Share your greenspace perceptions with us for one year, win prizes and help shape the design of your city!

Get involved

 Apple Store Google Play Survey

A small landscaped wetland in a residential green space, with reeds and planting around shallow water and modern houses visible in the background.

SUDS

Sustainable Urban Drainage Systems use natural elements to manage rainfall, slow runoff, and store water. The benefits of SUDS are:

  • Wildlife Habitats: Conserve and enhance natural environments with wildlife corridors.
  • Climate Adaptation: Implement drainage, flood storage, and urban cooling solutions.
  • Access Networks: Develop walking and cycling routes to connect community facilities and transport hubs.
  • Open Space: Create community spaces for activities, relaxation, sports, recreation, and children's play, promoting health and well-being.

Get involved

 Apple Store Google Play Survey

Children and families use a busy outdoor play park, with climbing frames, rope bridges and play equipment set within a green public space.

Play

Play surveys ask for your perceptions on designated public play areas in parks. These are outdoor play areas with play equipment such as slides and swings, generally intended to be used by children of various ages.

Share your playpark perceptions with us for one year, win prizes and help shape the design of future play in the city!

Get involved

 Apple Store Google Play Survey

 

 

Why Is This Important?

Access To Greenspace

Spending time greenspace, such as parks, has been shown to have a range of benefits. These benefits include improved physical and mental health, support for child development and healthy aging, and improved sense of community and belonging.

Fairness

Because spending time in good quality greenspace brings so many benefits to our lives, it is important that we ensure that everyone can do so regardless of where in Dundee they live.

Climate Resilience

Greenspaces also have a key role to play in helping Dundee adapt to the changing climate. Nature can be used in urban areas to help deal with flooding, rising temperatures, and to help provide habitats for animals that are being lost elsewhere.

Come and speak to us  

We will be attending events through out the city. To find out where we are, see events below .