On the integration of nature-based solutions with digital innovation for health and wellbeing in citiesOn the integration of nature-based solutions with digital innovation for health and wellbeing in cities Πλήρης Δημοσίευση σε Συνέδριο Conference Full Paper 2024-12-122022enIn an increasingly urbanised world, local governments and international institutions strive to increase the productivity and efficiency of cities, recognised as economic growth hubs and ensuring a better quality of life and living conditions for citizens The scope of this research paper is to examine a city case study in Chania, Crete, Greece and to present the potential of Nature-based Solutions enriched with digital techniques (IoT, Mixed Reality, ICT) integrated into a future city. The city use case adopts an innovative cross-sectoral approach by combining urban digital transformation and nature-based actions. The city of Chania implements innovative solutions consistent with increasing citizens' awareness, respect for public spaces and integrating green spaces into everyday life. Developing a healthy green mindset for citizens and improving economic opportunities through green-digital strategies drives the implementation of additional actions, towards becoming a more sustainable, equitable, and liveable city.This work was conducted as part of the VISIONARY NATURE BASED ACTIONS FOR HEATH, WELL-BEING & RESILIENCE IN CITIES (VARCITIES) has received funding from the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 869505.http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/7th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable TechnologiesProceedings of the 7th International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Technologies Tsekeri Elisavet Τσεκερη Ελισαβετ Lilli Aikaterini Λιλλη Αικατερινη Katsiokalis Minas Κατσιοκαλης Μηνας Gobakis Konstantinos Γομπακης Κωνσταντινος Mania Aikaterini Μανια Αικατερινη Kolokotsa Dionysia Κολοκοτσα Διονυσια Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Nature-based solutions Innovation IoT Health Wellbeing Smart cities