Février 2014
EUROCITIES
Letting the city breathe: Vienna’s green facades programme is helping mitigate temperature extremes in buildings.
During the summer months densely populated cities like Vienna heat up intensely and then experience severe drops in temperature in the winter months. With the city’s ‘greening facades and roofs initiative, launched in 2010, Vienna has managed to improve the city’s overall CO2 balance and mitigate these differences in temperature.
Published on 27.02.2014
URBACT
Experience from Pilot Networks to Inform URBACT III
Exploring how European cities can really maximise the benefits of their involvement in URBACT projects, URBACT kicked-off two new separate pilot Delivery and Transfer networks in Paris last month. The first supports cities as they implement integrated sustainable urban action plans, and the second focuses on sharing good practices in the same field.
Published on 27.02.2014
URBACT
URBACT is getting ever more digital!
The CiTIEs Forum that took place in Brussels the 17-18 of February was the occasion for URBACT to launch the e-books of their thematic publications. Easy to navigate and adapted to all kind of devices, the e-books will give you access to the content of their thematic reports in a much more interactive way. All their reports from “Cities of Tomorrow - Action today” are available in this format. Soon, an e-book library will be also available on the URBACT website.
Published on 27.02.2014
URBACT
The Peer-review Method from a USER Perspective
The peer-review is quite a common method among URBACT projects. It allows the cities involved in the network to benefit from the expertise of project partners, auditing thus their local plan. The USER project used this method too. Let’s see how!
Published on 27.02.2014
URBACT
URBACT Cities Work Towards an International Markets Day
Barcelona, Venice and Florence are leading a project to create an International Day of Markets recognised by UNESCO. These cities are working to engage international institutions like UNESCO and UN Habitat to get their support for an International Day of Markets to be held in the spring of 2014. More than 25 cities have already given their support to the initiative.
Published on 27.02.2014
EUKN
Neighbourhood company Bilgaard reactivates local community in Leeuwarden
Commercial parties help the neighbourhood of Bilgaard in the Dutch city of Leeuwarden to get organised and create local jobs and added value. 'Bilgaard' is the first so-called neighbourhood company in the Netherlands. It was founded by private companies, but management will be transferred to local residents once the company's activities have become profitable. The company predominantly looks at ways of collectively purchasing goods or services (e.g. energy or health care), and employs local residents to perform these tasks.
Published on 20.02.2014
EUKN
The how and why of knowledge hubs in European cities
The development of so-called 'knowledge locations' is a popular local economic development tool. Many cities around the world have created their own knowledge hubs, including for example science parks, knowledge campuses or creative districts. However, we actually do not know a lot about the benefits of these kinds of knowledge locations. In his PhD thesis 'Knowledge Locations in Cities', Luís Carvalho sheds light on this question, and explores how knowledge locations have emerged and developed over time.
Published on 20.02.2014
EUKN
Thessaloniki Youth Capital helps find solutions for youth unemployment
Greece has been in the news a lot lately. The country is deeply suffering from the effects of the economic crisis, and has to deal with high rates of youth unemployment and political turmoil. In these turbulent times, Greece also holds the presidency of the Council of the European Union, and one of its largest cities, Thessaloniki, is European Youth Capital 2014. EUKN talked to Babis Papaioannou, coordinator of Thessaloniki European Youth Capital, to find out how this programme contributes to the situation of young people in his city.
Published on 20.02.2014
European Commission
Cities of Tomorrow: Investing in Europe - 17/18 February 2014
More than two thirds of EU citizens live in urban areas – but does policy making in the EU reflect the realities of today's Europe? The European Commission hosted a main forum and a series of side events to debate how Member States and EU institutions should work together to ensure that cities play their full role in European development – and that their needs are fully reflected in policy thinking.
EUKN: Join the discussion about the conference on Facebook or LinkedIn...
Published on 20.02.2014
Deutscher Verband für Wohnungswesen, Städtebau und Raumordnung e.V.
Fachtagung über die Innenstadtverträglichkeit von Einkaufszentren
Unter welchen Voraussetzungen können Einkaufszentren Klein- und Mittelstädte stärken? Und wie lassen sich die großen Einzelhandelsformate mit positiven Impulsen für den Bestandseinzelhandel und die Innenstadtstrukturen ansiedeln? Darauf gab die Fachtagung „Innenstadtverträgliche Ansiedlung innerstädtischer Einkaufszentren in Klein- und Mittelstädten“ am 12. Februar 2014 in Bingen fachliche und praktische Antworten.
Eine Zusammenfassung der Tagung bietet der Artikel: „Für jede Stadt ein Einkaufszentrum?“
Mehr zu der Veranstalltung: Präsentationen und Pressemitteilung.
Veröffentlicht am 19.02.2014
European Commission
Our Streets, Our Choice (European Mobility Week 2014)
The 2014 edition of European Mobility Week will be held under the slogan “Our Streets, Our Choice”, reflecting the power of citizens to shape the use of urban space.
This year’s campaign focuses on reallocating our urban areas to be more pleasant and liveable and by doing so creating a better quality of life for all inhabitants. Through using more sustainable transport options and reducing our dependence on the car, we can reclaim our streets and create cities that are fit for people.
Published on 19.02.2014
European Commission
European Commission reinforces support for urban mobility
The European Commission is stepping up its support to towns and cities through the recently adopted Urban Mobility Package. The Commission will reinforce the exchange of best practice, provide targeted financial support and invest in research and development. In addition, it is encouraging the development of sustainable urban mobility plans to stimulate a shift towards cleaner and more sustainable transport in urban areas.
Published on 19.02.2014
ARCHIDUC
Le ministre de l’Intérieur présente la nouvelle brochure «Plan d’aménagement général – degré d’utilisation du sol»
La loi modifiée du 19 juillet 2004 concernant l’aménagement communal et le développement urbain a fait l’objet d’une série d’ajustements en juillet 2011. Cette révision de la loi avait pour finalité première de simplifier substantiellement les procédures et de permettre aux communes d’élaborer des plans d’aménagement général plus opérationnels.
C’est dans le cadre d’une démarche proactive d’information et de sensibilisation concernant l’élaboration de ces plans que le ministre de l’Intérieur Dan Kersch présente une nouvelle brochure intitulée «Plan d’aménagement général – degré d’utilisation du sol»
Publié le 19.02.2014
ESPON
Les petites et moyennes villes en Europe (projet TOWN)
Le développement équilibré et polycentrique de l’espace européen constitue un objectif phare de la politique régionale européenne. Le programme ESPON avait jusqu’à présent largement mis en évidence le rôle des métropoles et de l’économie dans ce contexte. Le projet TOWN s’intéresse plus particulièrement au rôle des petites villes dans ce système polycentrique. Le projet analyse donc les fonctions des petites et moyennes villes dans le développement territorial régional et quel rôle elles peuvent jouer dans la mise en oeuvre des objectifs de la stratégie Europe 2020 pour une croissance intelligente, durable et inclusive.
Publié le 19.02.2014
DICI
Convention relative à la création d’une cellule de coordination «Bureau DICI»
En signant la convention relative à la création d’une cellule de coordination « Bureau DICI », la Ville de Luxembourg, les communes de Bertrange, Hesperange, Leudelange et Strassen ainsi que l’Etat luxembourgeois représenté par le Ministre ayant l’aménagement du territoire dans ses attributions, M. François Bausch se sont engagés à promouvoir davantage la mise en œuvre des objectifs, des planifications et des projets du processus de développement du Sud-Ouest de l’agglomération de la ville de Luxembourg.
A travers cette convention, les parties se donnent les moyens pour créer un poste à raison de 40 heures par semaine pour la gestion de tâches administratives et techniques pour les besoins inhérents à la « Convention DICI ». Le lieu d’affectation est l’administration communale de la Ville de Luxembourg ou un futur « Bureau DICI ».
Publié le 19.02.2014
URBACT
Le bulletin d'information de février est en ligne!
La présente édition du bulletin d'information contient les articles suivants:
Publié le 13.02.2014
RFSC
The tale of the three cities. How RFSC supports peer learning
In the fifth edition of the RFSC newsletter three ambitious cities that have formed the first RFSC peer group will be presented: Umeå (Sweden), La Rochelle (France) and Hradec Králové (Czech Republic). Read on to find out more about their activities and make sure to register to the workshop they will be holding on the 17th of February in Brussels!
Published on 06.02.2014
European Commission
EU Sustainable Energy Week returns for its ninth edition
Take note, the dates are set for this year’s leading event dedicated to energy efficiency and renewable energy solutions! From 23 to 27 June 2014, the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) will take place in Brussels and across Europe.
Launched in 2006 as an initiative of the European Commission, the EUSEW has become a reference point for public authorities, energy agencies, private companies, NGOs and industry associations engaged in helping to meet the EU’s energy and climate goals. For those interested in renewable and efficient energy, this event has become unmissable - and next year’s EUSEW will be no different!
Published on 31.01.2014
EUKN
Mobility management: the smart way to sustainable mobility in European countries, regions and cities
EPOMM is the European Platform on Mobility Management, a network of governments in European countries that are engaged in Mobility Management. In a joint effort, all EPOMM countries produced a new book called 'Mobility Management: The smart way to sustainable mobility in European countries, regions and cities'. The report provides an overview of best practices in mobility management from the current 11 Member States of the European Platform on Mobility Management (EPOMM). These Member States have achieved impressive results in delivering smart mobility management actions.
Published on 31.01.2014
EUKN
European Capitals of Culture: Success Strategies and Long-Term Effects
The European Capital of Culture Programme was launched in 1985. So far, the ECoC title has been awarded to nearly 60 cities in 30 countries. The Programme has become a key platform for city positioning and a catalyst for economic and cultural regeneration. This report, commissioned by the European Parliament's Commission on Culture and Education, documents common approaches and success strategies of European Capitals of Culture. In addition, it highlights the strongest claims of long-term effect and analyses recurrent challenges that limit the Programme’s ability to reach its full potential.
Published on 31.01.2014
Peter Lang
Cohésion sociale et territoriale au Luxembourg
Nouvelle publication de Marlier, Éric / Brosius, Jacques / Dautel, Vincent / Decoville, Antoine / Durand, Frédéric / Gerber, Philippe / Guio, Anne-Catherine (dir.)
Cet ouvrage porte sur la cohésion sociale et territoriale au Luxembourg. Ses seize chapitres abordent les facettes socio-économiques et spatiales de ces concepts. Ils couvrent ainsi des domaines aussi variés que les inégalités monétaires (revenus, salaires, richesse, pauvreté), les inégalités non monétaires (logement, emploi, éducation, intégration des migrants) ou encore les inégalités en matière de mobilité et d’accès aux services publics.
Publié le 21.12.2013
URBACT
Cities in Action for Social Housing: Residents form central link in creating sustainable social housing
Many European cities are currently dealing with the question of how to make social housing more energy efficient and sustainable, without leading to skyrocketing costs. Cities in Action for Social housing (CASH) was an URBACT-network consisting of 11 European cities and regions, which focused on this important and complex challenge. It did not only look at financial Solutions, but also considered the technical side of energy efficiency, legal frameworks, forms of successful project management, local energy production and – very importantly – resident participation.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
Good Practices on Early School Leaving in Tallinn from the URBACT PREVENT Project
In the strategy 2020, the European Union recognizes Early School Leaving (ESL) as a major challenge with an aim to reduce it below 10 %. Education researchers and practitioners consider that the role of parents in the prevention of this problem is crucial. Through a range of policies, local authorities can play a key role to better involve parents. PREVENT proposes to share experiences related to the involvement of parents in the prevention of early school leaving.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
Best Of URBACT Blog 2013
The URBACT Blog is a space for several contributors to share experiences on and insights in the diversity of issues they encounter in and around their activities in URBACT. Here is a selection of articles which we particularly enjoyed reading in 2013: Change and social Innovation, Shrinking Cities, Soft Mobility, Urban Struggles, Stakeholder’s involvement. There was for sure a lot to reflect upon.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
OPEN DAYS 2014 - The 12th European Week of Regions and Cities - to be Kicked-Off on 10 January
The Committee of the Regions (CoR) and the European Commission Directorate-General for Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO) invite interested colleagues from regional offices, associations and EU institutions to the OPEN DAYS 2014 kick-off meeting. The meeting will be webstreamed.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
6th European Summit of Regions and Cities, 7-8 March 2014
The Committee of the Regions (CoR), together with the Region of Attica, will organise the 6th European Summit of Regions and Cities in Athens on 7 and 8 March 2014 at a key political moment for the future of Europe.
The Summit will be held at the eve of the Spring European Council and a few months ahead of the elections to the European Parliament. It will also mark the 20th anniversary of the CoR.
The objective of the Summit is to take stock of the efforts made at European, national, regional and local level to deliver job-rich recovery. It will also bring a high-level debate with European political leaders about the 2014 European elections.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
URBACT Pilot Projects – Joint Kick-off Meeting
On the 29th – 31st of January takes place in Paris the kick-off meeting for the new pilot projects recently approved by the Monitoring Committee. The 9 projects join the URBACT Secretariat for a 3-day meeting that aims to equip partners with information and tools about the Programme, the objectives and milestones of their projects.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
New Challenges, New Strategies
Thoughts on the new strategies to undertake to meet new challenges in health and social context and new roles for local administration and a key issue in Europe 2020 by Àngels Chacón, 4D Cities Project Lead and Deputy Mayor for Economic Promotion of the Municipality of Igualada.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
Re-learning City Branding: the Role of Management
City branding is not only a question of marketing and communication, but is becoming more and more an issue for citizens, stakeholders and the wider community of actors connected to its territory. What is the role of management and leadership in this collaborative process? Which are the key ingredients for successful co-management of city branding? Here are some questions that this article from Miguel Rivas, Lead Expert of URBACT CityLogo project will answer for you.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
Demand-Led Approach Focusing on the Skills Needs of Employers: ESIMeC Project Final Results
ESIMeC project brought together 8 European cities that wanted to answer the question of medium-sized cities confronted with the recession, from a labour market and economical development point of view. Right from the beginning, their approach was to put the people at the centre of the project. They explored how medium sized cities can generate new employment opportunities, prepare workers for jobs, and address mismatches between the supply of labour and demand for workers.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
Beyond Exchange and Learning… URBACT Cities Delivering!
What happens once URBACT projects end? What concrete results can we expect after 3 years of exchange and learning at transnational level? Are the action plans produced by the cities implemented or end up in the drawers as we sometimes fear? Melody Houk, URBACT II Projects & Capitalisation manager answers these questions for us.
Published on 31.01.2014
URBACT
La présente édition du bulletin d'information URBACT contient les articles suivants:
Le bulletin d'information de décembre 2013 / janvier 2014 est en ligne!
Élus: un vote de confiance en faveur du programme de formation URBACT
URBACT annonce de nouveaux réseaux pilotes
Nouvelle publication concernant l'alimentation durable et les moyens de distribuer, partager et se procurer des produits alimentaires locaux dans la ville
Jours de résultats pour URBACT
Publié le 20.01.2014