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The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
The cross pinnacle on the Tower of Jesus Christ will be ready to receive visitors in 2026 on the centennial of Gaudi’s death
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
But operating them is still illegal under the country’s legislation
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Plus, it has a unique modular design that allows it to be shortened and lengthened like a train
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
On the eve of the new academic year, the ranking considers several distinct but essential factors
Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel was supposed to attend the live ceremony, however, the event was cancelled at the last minute due to COVID-19
On 2 February, EU Commissioner Mariya Gabriel was supposed to give out the iCapital (European Capital of Innovation) Award at a ceremony in Dortmund, which is the new laureate. Unfortunately, the Commissioner had to cancel at the last minute, due to fears of a Covid-infection.
Nevertheless, the award puts Dortmund in a unique position as one of Europe's most exciting cities for innovation this year and, probably, for the near future.
The award was originally granted back in November of 2021 during an online ceremony, making Dortmund the first German European Capital of Innovation, beating out Dublin, Brussels, Vilnius and more in the finals.
This came as welcomed recognition of the city’s efforts to create favourable conditions for the development of innovations. The award is also followed by a grant of one million euros, which can be used to boost the sector further.
During her visit, Commissioner Gabriel was supposed to meet with Mayor Thomas Westphal, as well as representatives of leading start-ups and tech organisations. She was also supposed to meet with leading investors in the innovations ecosystem in the state of North-Rhine Westphalia.
One of the flagship projects of local authorities is Smart City Dortmund, combining sustainable energy initiatives with digitalisation. It offers local businesses, scientists and civil society a chance to work together in a collaborative lab.
Another influential initiative is ‘Dortmund. Eine Stadt. Viel Wissen’ (One city. Lots of knowledge), an initiative focused on harnessing the 54,000 students and nearly 10,000 employees in non-university research institutions like the Max Planck Society. The central goal of the initiative is to make science more visible to urban society.
The ingenuity does not stop here, as the city took advantage of pandemic measures in 2020 and developed an online platform where residents can help reshape a central point in the city - the Dortmund Central Rail Station’s park. Authorities created an online tool open to contributions from citizens, who had the chance to shape the park's project. The latter can be described as a textbook example of the democratic power of digitalisation.
A mockup of the Energy Campus design, Source: City of Dortmund
In addition, the city decided to upgrade a portion of its harbour, turning it into a mixed tech and artistic district, offering both high quality of work and high quality of life. The concept is called ‘Quartier für alle!’ (Quarter for everyone!) and it takes advantage of the riverfront, as well as a multitude of green spaces. The space is complemented by a smooth transition between taller corporate buildings and smaller buildings, offering enough light and a view of the sky.
There are even more exciting projects dotting the city, including SMART RHINO one of the largest urban development projects in the city, and Energy Campus, dedicated to research and innovation in the sector and many more.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
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