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With an investment of 2.5 billion euros, the new facility could meet up to 10% of Germany’s energy demands
The old town sections of these municipalities get recognition for their past significance
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
The next auction will drop the asking price
The contentious policy could lead to a deepening financial divide between communities
A new chapter in the local government’s ‘green revolution’
The official opening of the cultural agenda is on 22 January
Science on Stage 2022 will take place on 24-27 March
It features nearly 200 panoramas of the Croatian city
The first city in the world where this service is available
With an investment of 2.5 billion euros, the new facility could meet up to 10% of Germany’s energy demands
Ready to meet the objectives set by the Spanish government’s Hydrogen Roadmap
640 kilometres of Nordic beauty
A national strategy for the development of the car-free trails harnesses their potential as economic contributors to rural communities through tourism increase
It will upgrade its existing playgrounds and create new opportunities for outdoor recreational activities
The project is one of many that will improve the squares and pavements in the city
640 kilometres of Nordic beauty
A national strategy for the development of the car-free trails harnesses their potential as economic contributors to rural communities through tourism increase
The 19-year old became the youngest woman to overfly the world solo with a microlight aircraft
The aim is to tackle disinformation through better-informed media
Free gym and sports activities are offered in a creative, yet familiar, package
Germany, on the other hand, is the most chilled
Access City Award 2022, Source: European Commission
The winners will become known on 3 December
The European Commission has named the shortlisted cities that will compete for the Accessible City Award in their 12th edition at a ceremony to be held online on 3 December. Forty EU cities with over 50 000 inhabitants presented their actions and strategies to become barrier-free and better places for everyone to live and work. Out of these, six made it for final consideration: Barcelona and Palma (Spain), Helsinki (Finland), Leuven (Belgium), Luxembourg City (Luxembourg) and Porto (Portugal).
Starting last year, the Awards also carry a financial benefit in addition to the bragging rights. Reportedly, this year an endowment of 350,000 euros will be distributed to the winner and the two runners-up. The laureate of a special mention prize, however, will not receive a financial award.
This edition of the Access City Award will capitalize on the European Year of Rail to reward a city that has made outstanding efforts to make its train stations accessible for persons with disabilities, by granting them a special mention.
In general, the Award contest was created with the express purpose of shining the spotlight on the good practices that European local governments implement in ensuring the elimination of barriers in the urban spaces.
In choosing the candidates (who are pre-selected first by a national jury and then by a European one), several fields of action are taken into account. As such, the initiatives developed (or planned) to achieve the objectives of accessibility in four areas are studied. One of these areas is transport, the rest evaluate the accessibility of public spaces, ICT and other forms of information and communication and public establishments and services.
Coherence in the design and application of strategies, the impact on people's lives, the quality and sustainability of the results achieved and the active involvement of people with disabilities and subject matter experts are also used as evaluation criteria.
Younous Omarjee will chair the body also for the second half of the legislature
The energy crisis in the European Union is putting strain on municipalities as they see their bills quadruple
From puzzle pieces to connectedness
This will ease management of congestions and public transit loads
It features nearly 200 panoramas of the Croatian city
The first city in the world where this service is available
The energy crisis in the European Union is putting strain on municipalities as they see their bills quadruple
From puzzle pieces to connectedness
This will ease management of congestions and public transit loads
It's an experimental blend of memorial and landscaped public space, aimed at promoting shared moments of grief
640 kilometres of Nordic beauty
Free gym and sports activities are offered in a creative, yet familiar, package
The categories have been reduced without compromising the scope
The creations of the young architectural minds are exhibited in one of the city’s galleries until 19 December
Is it gentrification or is it re-adaptation?
An interview with the Mayor of Soest, Germany
Interview with Grégory Doucet, Mayor of Lyon, France
An interview with the Mayor of Cres
