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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
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
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
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
The mayor of the city, Anne Hidalgo, believes that the memory of the Games should stay on in some way, others aren’t so sure
And in other German cities, too
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
Silesia is known as the industrial heart of the country, but its regional government wants to engender a new awareness among the youngest
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
The unusual guided tour has earned Ugandan-born Faizal Luttamaguzi the 2019 Environmental Innovator of the Year Award in Sweden
Sweden is often ranked as the world’s most sustainable country in terms of environmental protection, social care and governance efficiency. Boasting 760 kilometers of bike lanes, its capital Stockholm is constantly voted as one of the most bike friendly (and beautiful) cities in the world.
For the casual tourist, however, it is rarely possible to join the dots regarding these accomplishments. And this is exactly what Ugandan-born Faizal Luttamaguzi, owner of Tours of Stockholm, has done.
Faizal has long been a proponent of sustainable tourism, his company offering many ‘off the beaten track’ sightseeing tours, incl. yoga, jogging, vegetarian food, cycling etc.
He came up with the idea of wooden bike tours after several years of experience with traditional cycling and other types of tours. As Faizal noticed, many tourists knew that Stockholm was a leader when it came to sustainability, but few knew why. And he wanted to change that, by giving people a new perspective that a traditional bike tour is not capable of.
Now the company’s wooden bike tours take avid or less-experienced cyclists around Stockholm’s historical sites and parks, including the first national city park, the splendid Rosendals Garden and the islands that have earned the city its sobriquet “Venice of the North”. Lunch breaks at restaurants serving sustainable food are provided.
The tours, conducted typically in English, take two hours, cost SEK 500 (46,81 euro) and run from 1 March to 31 October. Zooming down bike lanes that only locals know about, visitors not only snap pictures and hear stories about the city’s rich cultural and natural heritage but learn how Stockholm has become one of the most innovative and sustainable cities globally.
The wooden bikes, hand-made by Greek company Coco-mat, combine style and sustainability. The bicycle frame, handlebar, and splash screens are crafted from sustainably produced oak, and the remaining parts are recyclable.
Faizal’s efforts for creating and promoting fossil-free tourism have earned him the 2019 Environmental Innovator of the Year Award by the Swedish Transport Administration. Role models like him are in high demand, as the transport sector accounts for one-third of all carbon dioxide emissions in Sweden. They must be reduced if this nation of 10 million people is to reach its fossil-free goals set for 2045.
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
The traffic authorities tap into some psychology hacks to train road users for the new reality
Benoît Payan has an idea to reorganize the work of the city administration
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 municipality provides the tool to encourage more sustainable thinking and planning in the field of urban design
The Danube Delta municipality is to surround itself with even more nature
It’s the first local authority in Austria to take this bold step
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
And in other German cities, too
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
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