Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
A Future-Proof Toolkit with case studies was launched to help cities become resilient towards climate change
The European Green Capital Network has launched a Future-Proof Toolkit with case studies, guidance and insider tips on how cities can become more resilient to environmental change. This is the first of five toolkits addressing the challenges that cities face in becoming more sustainable. Thus, the case studies highlight the achievements, but also present the challenges faced – be it political, administrative or related to public perception. The Toolkit provides links to practical tools, videos, information sources and also advice on more general topics such as inequality and uncertainty, including expert contributions from member cities. Among them are Nijmegen’s citizen-led approach to reducing flood risk, Hamburg’s plans to build 100 hectares of green roofs, and Lisbon’s green infrastructure programme.
Key themes include the potential of nature-based solutions, embracing the expertise of residents, and recognising that environmental transformation is just as dependent on the social aspect and joint citizen efforts and that each attempt to provide access to nature that all communities can enjoy should necessarily involve locals. As exemplified through the case of Lisbon, “the allotment gardens, bike-friendly infrastructure, open gyms and ecological corridors help encourage active modes of transport, decrease environmental impacts, and simply provide residents, workers and tourists with a more attractive and liveable city, while enabling Lisbon to adapt to climate change and become future-proof”.
With these activities the Network aims to convey the message to other European cities that, through natural interventions and an inclusive approach, all of them could become future-proof.
Next Wednesday, 22 May, to accompany the launch of the Toolkit, the Network organizes a webinar open for cities and other interested parties willing to learn from the experiences of the Network in future-proofing their cities.
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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