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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
An interview with Maria Sorvisto, Mayor of Ylivieska in Finland
Mayor of Ylivieska is Maria Sorvisto. She was born in 1983 in Sievi, northern Finland. She holds a Master's in Law Education from the University of Lapland. She is married and has two children. In her early years Sorvisto worked as an export and sales assistant for the Finnish company called Lappset Group, which produces playground equipment and exports them from Rovaniemi to the whole world. She also has experience on educational duties. During the past ten years Sorvisto has been working in the public sector. Sorvisto is mayor of Ylivieska since August 2018.
Mayor Sorvisto, please describe the growing town of Ylivieska in a few sentences.
The population of Ylivieska has increased about 2000 inhabitants during this century. It is quite remarkable if you compare it to the other similar towns in Northern Finland. Also, the number of employees in the companies in Ylivieska has been growing.
Ylivieska is a small town (about 15 200 inhabitants) in Northern Finland. The location, by the main railroad from Helsinki to Oulu and the crossroads of the highways, makes it easy to arrive in Ylivieska. Ylivieska is well known for its shopping opportunities - 30 years ago it was called “car valley”.
Tell us more about the excellent active free time opportunities offered by the municipality.
Beyond shopping there are many other free time activities in Ylivieska. You can enjoy concerts (pop, rock and classical music) and other cultural activities in the concert hall Akustiikka all year round. There are also many opportunities to exercise outdoors and indoors, for example ice hockey, swimming, skiing, tennis and bowling. We have had a library in Ylivieska for 150 years, can you imagine!
You are mayor of Ylivieska since 2018. What are the biggest challenges in your everyday work?
I guess the biggest challenge of all is that there is so much to do. It’s also fantastic and motivating. Ylivieska is growing and developing so fast. We build new schools, kindergartens and new roads. The parish of Ylivieska is also going to build a new church to replace the old burnt one. Ylivieska will look very different in a few years.
To make the town a better place to live you must respond to the growing population and its growing need for kindergartens and schools. How do you plan to achieve this goal?
We are going to build two new schools, the constructions start in August 2019 and the schools will be finished by August 2021. The other school is replacing the old high school, but the other is totally new. The pupils study in the barracks at the moment. There is also one kindergarten under construction right now. Ylivieska is investing 60 million euros during the years 2018-2021.
Naturally we have economic challenges due to the investments, but we have decided to manage them together.
Recently Ylivieska has been named one of the newest main market areas in Finlad. What do you do to attract more investors and strategic projects?
We have free properties and sites suitable for different kind of industries or trading business. Over 5 000 vehicles pass through Ylivieska every day, which provides many possibilities. Our main goal is to strengthen the educational opportunities in Ylivieska in the future, it is very important that the companies have enough educated labour force.
What are the main goals you are planning to develop in the near future?
We have a couple of city plans in the process right now concerning the development in the town center. I hope the implementation will start next year. Our own project group will focus on the development of the railway station region.
Finally, how would you evaluate the necessity of a portal that brings together the best practices of European municipalities and aims to keep the citizens informed about the latest developments in local policies, such as TheMayor.eu? How can our platform be useful to your administration?
It is useful to know the best practices and how to do things. You never know when you'll find some useful information or new ideas. All the municipalities take care of similar services, but every municipality is special though.
Find out more about Ylivieska here
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
