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The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
The International Forum on Economic Transformation of Coal Regions will take place on 25 September
Remote workers will have to settle in Extremadura for a minimum of 2+1 years in order to get the full amount
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
It’s already legal in Schleswig-Holstein and possibly soon in Hamburg
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Despite the small scale of an SMR, it won’t be cheap to build, and it could become a reality only in the next decade
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
This involves the creation of a special traffic control zone on streets leading to the UNESCO-protected Old Town
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Bremerhaven is worried about the spreading of infections through this seemingly innocent act of compassion
On the occasion of the Women's Day, read our interview with the mayor of Dornbirn, Austria
Since May 2013, Andrea Kaufmann has been the first woman mayor of her home town of Dornbirn. Kaufmann was reelected mayor of Dornbirn on 15 March 2015. See her full biography and additional information about Dornbirn here.
Mrs Kaufmann, how do you manage to combine professional career and private life?
It is pretty much about organizing things in a smart way which - I admit - is always challenging. Fortunately, the support of family and friends gives me the space to combine both.
Are there more advantages or disadvantages in being a female mayor?
I don’t think that the gender of a Mayor makes any difference. As a Mayor you need to love the city and the people; you need to see the issues and the challenges, and you need to talk to the people. Good leadership isn’t male or female. It’s about developing the city with the citizens. Though it would be good having more female colleagues.
What advice would you give to young women who want to succeed in their work?
Just be courageous and go your own way - you can do much more than you think. Approach people with an emphatic, appreciative attitude and show assertiveness when necessary. I think that is the most important thing.
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
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The energy-saving devices are part of a wider programme on the part of the Spanish municipality to show support for local SMEs
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
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
