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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
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Following a successful trial phase, these quiet areas will now be available on all main routes in the country
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The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
Vilnius has become the first local authority in Lithuania to evaluate the greenness index of development projects on its territory. In that framework, the local government has decided to help the work of architects and urban planners when they are crafting their new projects by providing them with a free online ‘greenness index’ calculator.
The digital tool can let the professionals see how sustainable their project will be and the impact it would have on the urban environment even before the ground is broken.
"I hope it will encourage the creation of projects aimed at forming a healthy and high-quality urban environment and will help to look at the project as a small but important part of a huge organism - the city,” says Laura Kairienė, chief architect of the City of Vilnius.
The greenness index will be considered in public projects in the Lithuanian capital from now on. As for private development, it won’t be binding, however, it is a recommendation for developers to take into account, hence the launch of the free calculator.
The greenness index is an estimate that shows how green the city's territory is and how ready it is to withstand the effects of climate change.
The calculator’s job is thus to assign a numerical value to a building’s readiness in these terms. It evaluates the total area of the development, the built-up area, and the area of non-conductive and semi-conductive surfaces before giving a certain score.
Separate scores are assigned to lawns, meadows, bushes, green roofs, water surfaces, and trees. A lawn gives a higher score than a hard surface, but a lawn mowed several times a year is even more valuable. Higher scores are given to newly planted trees. Even more points will be given to saved trees.
The creation of the greenness index was first developed about a decade ago in Sweden and since then it has also been adopted by other European cities, such as Berlin, Helsinki, Riga and Tallinn.
Thanks to the index, the creation of better green spaces in the city also contributes to the strategic goals of Vilnius as the 2025 European Green Capital.
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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