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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The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives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
Brussels citizens will be able to go to the park for a swim, starting in 2024
Yesterday, Brussels authorities announced that the city is getting an outdoor swimming pond. The last one closed 40 years ago and since then numerous civil groups have advocated for the re-establishment of natural outdoor swimming areas.
The project is part of the 2020 ‘Neerpede Operational Plan’ and is carried out by the Brussels environmental authorities and the commune of Anderlecht.
The idea of park areas with ponds designated for swimming is not new - many cities have similar offers. There are the ponds in Hempstead Heath park in London, numerous natural and park-like bathing areas in Berlin and Vienna has the Alte-Donau, an artificial channel on the Danube originally constructed to control the river flow.
The project focuses on redeveloping Parc de Neerpede, which already has bodies of water, the largest of which will be adapted for swimming. The depth of the pond will be increased from 1.5 metres to 3 metres in some areas.
The pond will also be a great place for swimming, as its maximum length will be 130 metres while the total surface area will be equal to 4 Olympic swimming pools. Despite the large area, access to the pond will be limited to 225 bathers at any given time.
The redevelopment should happen in 2023, while the new pond will open to the public in 2024.
The move has put an end to the year-long struggle of organisations, such as Pool is Cool, which have been advocating for an outdoor swimming pond. In 2019, the organisation opened a temporary swimming pond in Neerpede during the summer. Last year, there was an open swimming pool on one of the canal arms in Anderlecht.
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.
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