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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 Estonian capital has been chosen among the other three finalists - Helsingborg, Krakow and Sofia
Following four previous unsuccessful bids, Tallinn has finally clinched the title of European Green Capital. The Estonian capital beat 16 other cities, including Helsingborg (Sweden), Krakow (Poland) and Sofia (Bulgaria) in the final round, to win the European Commission-awarded designation for 2023.
The jury motivated its decision by underscoring Tallinn’s holistic approach, free public transport, brownfield site conversion and green ambassadorship.
Tallinn's green approach has been based on four core plans:
The award carries a check of EUR 600,000 to be spent on the city’s sustainability vision.
Receiving the award on Thursday in Lahti, Finland, the Mayor of Tallinn, Mihhail Kõlvart, acknowledged the work of his team and colleagues on behalf of green Tallinn over the past years. “I thank the jury for this honour and the great responsibility that comes with the title of European Green Capital. Participation in the competition has allowed us to better formulate our efforts, create cooperation networks and adopt strategies. But our incentive is not just titles and directives, but, above all, people. For us, a green capital means that Tallinn is inviting, comfortable, and clean - a city of the future,” said the Mayor according to the city website.
In his speech, Kõlvart recalled that Tallinn was the city where the Green Capital idea was born 15 years ago. On this occasion, he presented to the European Commissioner a historical souvenir - a bronze oak leaf.
Among Tallinn’s outstanding green initiatives is the new Putukaväila park (referred to as “Pollinator Highway” or “Insect Trail”) which sees almost 13 kilometres of unused space converted to urban meadows to encourage the proliferation of pollinators such as butterflies, bumblebees and honeybees. The pollinator trail passes through nine panel housing areas and train depots, has bike lanes installed and there are plans to extend the tramline through it, connecting the city centre to Stroomi beach.
Tallinn previously competed for the title in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2022 and has been a finalist in the last two editions of the competition. This year, the city ran against Sofia (Bulgaria), Logrono (Spain), Zagreb (Croatia), Dublin (Ireland), Cagliari (Islands of Sardinia, Italy), Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk and Rzeszow (Poland), Skopje (Macedonia), Helsingborg (Sweden), Belgrade (Serbia), Košice (Slovakia), Gaziantep and Izmir (Turkey).
The European Green Capital designation recognizes the efforts of European cities to preserve and improve the urban environment and the quality of life of their citizens. The title is awarded to a city with a population of more than 100,000 people, which has the ability to act as a role model in the field of sustainable urban development and citizen communication.
The competition is based on 12 criteria: air quality, noise, waste, water, nature and biodiversity, sustainable land use and soil, green growth and eco-innovation, climate change in mitigation, climate change in adaptation, sustainable urban mobility, energy performance and governance.
Previous winners have been: Stockholm, Sweden (2010), Hamburg, Germany (2011), Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain (2012), Nantes, France (2013), Copenhagen, Denmark (2014), Bristol, UK (2015), Ljubljana, Slovenia (2016), Essen, Germany (2017), Nijmegen, The Netherlands (2018), Oslo, Norway (2019), Lisbon, Portugal (2020), Lahti, Finland (2021) and Grenoble, France (2022).
At the ceremony in Lahti, the winners of the European Green Leaf Award 2022 were also announced: Valongo in Portugal and Winterswijk in The Netherlands.
With this annual award, accompanied by a cash prize of EUR 200,000, the European Commission recognizes the efforts and achievements of municipalities and small towns (20,000 to 100,000 inhabitants) in preserving and improving the environment and climate.
Valongo Municipality was singled out for the involvement of citizens in decision making processes, the municipal energy efficiency projects, the implementation of urban biological gardens, the door-to-door waste collection system and the creation of the inter-municipal associations Parque das Serras do Porto and Corredor do Rio Leça.
The township of Winterswijk, with a population of 29,000 people, received recognition for its National Landscape and sustainable energy efforts.
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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A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital
