Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Local authorities want to plant over 1000 trees in the next couple of years
With this year’s heatwave hitting Austria especially hard, cities are looking for way to cool down. One widely recognized approach is the reforestation and reestablishment of as many green areas as possible in settlements of all sizes. With Vienna leading by example, other cities are following suit. The most recent initiative is being spearheaded by Linz’s vice-mayor for Urban Life, Bernhard Baier, who wants the city to become way greener in the next few years.
"Trees are urban air conditioning systems, recreational oases and shade donors," he said when describing the benefits and importance of concentrated greening efforts in the city. He believes that citizens are essential in the quest of reforesting Linz. He invites locals to join the local government and help it plant the 1000 trees it has in store. Citizens can choose their desired locations for tree planting and send them to the local authorities – they will take it from there.
To make the city more tree-friendly, authorities are planning for potential reestablishment of underground cables. The objective is to loosen the soil in the city so that trees can grow faster, bigger and stronger. As a prerequisite however, some cables might have to be moved around.
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
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The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
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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