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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
The benefit to landlords subscribing to the program will be in the form of tax breaks
The German government has adopted the Wohngemeinnützigkeit (common good housing) law with the aim of promoting the concept of non-profit housing among landlords so that they will rent at affordable prices to people with low incomes. The chief benefit for landlords will be the possibility to get attractive tax breaks on their annual declarations.
To qualify for the tax break support, landlords must offer their properties permanently below the market rent and make these affordable properties available for people in lower income brackets. The income limits have been set so that around 60 per cent of households in Germany will be able to benefit from the new non-profit housing scheme.
Tackling Germany's housing crisis was one of the key pledges of the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) when they came into power in the federal government. Their ambitious goal was to build 400,000 new homes a year, with a quarter of these in the social housing category. They have, however, failed to meet their own target due to various factors, such as inflation costs of building materials and shortage of labour.
The new policy is actually a revived old one, which used to exist in West Germany before the unification but was scrapped in 1990 due to a fraud scandal in the 1980s involving a non-profit housing organization.
The current housing sector has been lukewarm towards the news of the policy revival. According to estimates by the Federal Government, around 100 rental housing providers could initially use the model. 105,000 tenants could benefit from it.
However, the German Tenants' Union expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the plan citing concerns that tax breaks alone would not be enough without investment grants. The housing sector is of the opinion that a short-term interest rate program would be a more robust way to create affordable housing.
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
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital
