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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
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A fine example of a digital service increasing the value of its offline counterpart
The City of Espoo in Finland is unique for its decentralized urban plan and lack of a defined downtown core area. It is instead characterized by a network of five urban centres, all of which offer equal access to services and greenery to their residents. This decentralized approach has also been taken to the city’s digital realm with the electronic library project Helmet.fi.
The e-library is Espoo’s contribution to an EU project called UserCentriCities, which, as its name suggests, promotes the user orientation of city services. Helmet.fi was deemed so good in fact by the project organizers that it was named one of three finalists for the UserCentriCities Awards, which were held today.
Espoo is also home to the highest density of international talent and the highest education level of all Finnish cities. A staggering 52% of residents over 24 years old hold a university degree and English has an official status as a public service language. With these stats in mind, it is no wonder that reading and consuming information are held in high priority there.
The arrival of the COVID pandemic and the restrictions in its tow showed the need for guaranteed access to library services on a large scale. The idea for an e-library, however, was born much earlier than that and the city was ahead of its time in its interest to grow its presence digitally.
The result is a joint e-library service catering to over a million residents in Espoo, Helsinki, Kauniainen and Vantaa. The service is available in multiple languages, such as English, Finnish, and Swedish, and can be accessed through the Taskukirjasto application, which means Pocket library in Finnish.
The app has the user’s library card bar code, which basically makes it a digital version of said card. Users can make reservations, renew loans, get reading recommendations, list their favourites and borrow materials from friends. In addition, from e-books to e-magazines to music and training courses, the over three million items catalogue is free and open to everyone.
The joint e-library service caters to the larger Helsinki metropolitan area, which apart from Espoo, also includes Helsinki proper, Vantaa and Kauniainen. Of the 30 million visits to Helmet libraries per year, 17 million are online, and a survey from the city revealed that the app can boast a 98% acceptance rate among citizens.
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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