All future residential buildings in Montpellier must feature works of art
And the value of the artworks can’t be lower than 1% of the price paid for the land lot
It comes thanks to a loan of 350 million euros provided by the EIB
Yet another piece of good news for the residents and commuters of Amsterdam. Thanks to a loan, provided by the European Investment Bank (EIB), traffic around the Dutch capital will be alleviated, and residents will see their life quality improved, in particular when it comes to noise pollution, connectivity and visual experience.
The EU bank as it is also called has agreed to provide a loan of EUR 350 million to support the improvement of a section of the A9 highway near Amsterdam, between Badhoevedorp and Holendrecht (“A9 BaHo”). The project is part of the core TEN-T network, on the North Sea – Baltic corridor and previews the instalment of sound barriers and a 1.3 km sunken section.
The undertaking is expected to improve traffic on the Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere (SAA) corridor, which is meant to facilitate the connections between Schiphol airport, Amsterdam and Almere, a major residential area for commuters working in the capital city. The SAA-programme previews to upgrade of a total of 65km of motorways with sections of the A9, “A1/A6” and A6 motorways, all of which have received EIB support in the past. Works on the A9 BaHo section are expected to start in early next year.
Technically, the project previews the widening (from 3 to 4 lanes) of an 11km stretch of motorway, including upgrades to bridges on ten river crossings. An additional positive effect is to be experienced by the residents in the area, as sound barriers will be placed and a 1.3 km stretch will be “submerged”. This measure is expected to reduce the negative visual impact, the noise and also improve the connectivity of the communities on the two sides of the highway.
The EIB loan benefits from the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) which is an important element of the Investment Plan for Europe, also known as the Juncker Plan.
The price of monthly passes, however, will remain the same so that regular commuters won’t have to worry
The design of the new bills will be chosen in 2026
Linköping (Sweden) wins in the European Rising Innovative City category
Identification in the Grand Duchy is about to go digital
Nijlen wants to be known as a bee-friendly town, which transforms words into actions
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
It will cost 39, instead of the regular 49 euros, in a bid to make public transit even more accessible
The Spanish island town gets high marks for creating an urban environment fully inclusive of people with disabilities
The Dutch capital is vigorously trying to remake its image and reputation and put forward what makes it a breathing livable city
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
This one could be a real game-changer for our built environments and the way they look
The practical art objects are competing for one of the 2023 New European Bauhaus Prizes
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team
A talk with the first man to circumnavigate the globe with a solar plane, on whether sustainability can also be profitable
An interview with the president of the European Federation of Journalists