AFAMOUR at TECMA 2024: Promoting sustainable cities
In this new edition of TECMA, held on 18 to the 20 June, June, 2024 at IFEMA Madrid, AFAMOUR has been present with 13 Partner companies, showcasing its latest innovations in street furniture and playgrounds. This fair has also been the scene of the Forum of Cities, where the president of AFAMOUR, Miren Jiménez Azpilicueta, underlined the importance of turning urban environments into spaces suitable for human health and well-being.
Innovation in the AFAMOUR showroom
The AFAMOUR showroom has been a highlight of the fair, bringing together some of its member companies to showcase innovative and efficient products and services, for the creation of playgrounds and training areas. The AFAMOUR member companies that participated in this showroom were:
- Agapito Industries
- Aes XXI
- Avant Serveis i Elements Urbans
- Benito
- Urban Environment
- Huck Spain
- Isaba
- Kompan Spain
- Myparque
- Mobipark
- Neusus
- Health, Playgrounds & Street Furniture
- Sanpe Engineering
These companies have exhibited innovative and efficient products designed for the creation of playgrounds and training areas, actively contributing to the transformation of cities into more welcoming spaces, Healthy, inclusive and sustainable.
AFAMOUR's vision at the Cities Forum
One of the highlights of TECMA 2024 was the intervention of Miren Jiménez Azpilicueta, president of AFAMOUR, at the Cities Forum. In his speech on the theme "How do we make cities spaces for human health and well-being?"?", Jiménez Azpilicueta addressed several crucial issues for the future of our urban areas.
Universal accessibility
Our president underlined the importance of universal accessibility in the design of public spaces. He stressed the importance of our leisure spaces being inclusive and accessible to all. In this context, AFAMOUR promotes the elimination of architectural and sensory barriers from the design stage. This includes the implementation of smooth, non-slip surfaces, the incorporation of adapted games and the installation of clear and understandable signage.
Inclusion and equity
The president of AFAMOUR also emphasized that inclusion and equity go beyond physical accessibility. AFAMOUR advocates for the creation of spaces that are inclusive from a social and emotional perspective. Parks and recreation areas should encourage social interaction between people of all ages and abilities, promoting equal opportunities.
Commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (.ODS)
Jiménez Azpilicueta stressed that the future of recreational areas must be aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (.ODS), specifically the Objective 11, advocating for sustainable cities and communities. This goal calls for increased inclusive and sustainable urbanization, providing universal access to green areas and safe and accessible public spaces for all, especially for children, Seniors and people with disabilities.
Integration of Nature into the Urban Environment
The president of AFAMOUR concluded her speech by underlining the importance of integrating nature into the urban environment. Green spaces don't just improve air quality and reduce stress, but also offer opportunities for physical activity and recreation, essential for the physical and mental well-being of communities.
