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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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In the middle of urbanised Flanders, lies a special place of peace and calm
On 29 October, the Dender-Mark Quiet Area celebrated its 20th birthday and was also declared Belgium’s first Urban Quiet Park by Quiet Parks International. The latter is a non-profit organisation, dedicated to saving the ‘quiet’, meaning that they advocate for the creation of public spaces where mechanical noise is nearly non-existent.
The Dender-Mark Quiet Area is not just the first in Belgium, it is also one of the first in the world. The other Urban Quiet Parks include Hampstead Heath near London, Parc Del Montnegre y el Corridor near Barcelona and Yangmingshan National Park in Taiwan.
The Dender-Mark Quiet Area was created back in 2001 as a joint initiative between the municipalities of Galmaarden, Geraardsbergen and Ninove, the provinces of East Flanders and Flemish Brabant and the Flemish government. After they established the park south of Brussels between the rivers Dender and Mark, they launched Waerbeke - the organisation managing the green space.
Waerbeke, in their own right, took the idea of providing a quiet place for introspective tranquillity and ran with it. The park aims for an air of stillness, silence and pristine nature. It does not have to be dead quiet though. A quiet area needs to have a pleasant soundscape with mainly gentle natural sounds like water, leaves rustling, birds and etc. A very important point is that it must be void of mechanical sounds.
That is no easy task, considering that Flanders is one of the most urbanised areas in the world and home to the biggest cities in Belgium. But for 20 years now, Dender-Mark has been a quiet place. Dirk Sturtwagen, the director of Waerbeke, explained that the award invites people to come to the park and find a source of silence within themselves.
Gilke Pée of the Flemish Department of Environment explained that Flanders is in the heart of Europe and one of the least quiet regions on the continent. This is precisely why the local government wants to draw attention to the importance of sound quality.
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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