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"Cohesion policy has changed to meet the challenges of the day," said the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank at today’s conference 'The Day after tomorrow: Policies for Growth in Sofia'
It took a concerted effort from the main stakeholders in the industry for this to happen
ViennaUP’22 will bring people from over 40 countries to the Austrian capital in a business festival fuelled by the unique local atmosphere
Research published by Statec shows that raising two teenagers could easily cost more than 1,000 euros
An exciting avenue for random democratic participation
The scheme was proposed by Mayor Vincent De Wolf to help boost budgets after these were depleted during the pandemic
Innovating Pilsen will take place during the first week of June
Helsingborg shows the creative power of architecture
The project is the first of its kind in Lithuania
It offers the chance to experience the city as it was in 1867
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria adds new type of urban furniture to the landscape
"Cohesion policy has changed to meet the challenges of the day," said the Vice-President of the European Investment Bank at today’s conference 'The Day after tomorrow: Policies for Growth in Sofia'
The Bavarian capital wants to construct a massive, city-wide cycling expressway system by 2025
The Grand Duchy remains one of the most car-dependent countries in the EU, so the government is trying to break people's commuting habits
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria adds new type of urban furniture to the landscape
The successful challenge that lets people discover a new purpose for local hills is back
The Ringturm has been used as a giant canvas since 2006. After a two-year break due to COVID-19, it will be wrapped in Hungarian artist Dora Maurer’s artwork called ‘Together’
It offers the chance to experience the city as it was in 1867
The Grand Duchy remains one of the most car-dependent countries in the EU, so the government is trying to break people's commuting habits
One must present their residence card or a certificate confirming they have received asylum to be eligible for the discounts
The successful challenge that lets people discover a new purpose for local hills is back
An interview with the President of the City of Athens Reception & Solidarity Centre
Roof terraces are one of the most pleasant ways to retain rainwater
This could make the city more resilient to adverse climate change
All future buildings in Amsterdam, as well as those undergoing major renovations, might be required to collect and reuse rainwater or discharge it with delays. These new rules are set out in a municipal ordinance, which is yet to be agreed upon by the city council later this month. The changes should make the city more climate-proof by preventing flooding of streets and drought during heat waves.
Next week, on 14 April, a committee with the City Council of Amsterdam will discuss the ordinance on rainwater, requiring all new buildings to have rainwater retention systems. This might ultimately prevent homes from suffering water damage and streets from becoming flooded.
According to the city authorities, sewers are unable to collect the entire amount of water coming from a downpour. Furthermore, it would be better that all the moisture did not end up in the sewers but rather in the ground, for example. This way, the collected water might be used in periods of heat and drought.
There are various ways to collect water, including infiltration crates, where the liquid is collected in a box and is gradually sunk by the ground. Gardens, including roofs terraces, are also an alternative. Some systems even allow for the rainwater to be used for the toilet or washing machine.
The idea of water storage, as the city website points out, is already included in the plans of many new buildings. Furthermore, the water boards (district authorities, charged with regional water management, including flood defence systems) already had rules for buildings larger than 1,000 m².
Now, this might be extended to the entire capital of the Netherlands and apply for future buildings and those that undergo transformations, such as adding up new floors or changes from office to residential status.
After a committee discussion on the matter next week, the city council shall make a decision on the ordinance on 21 April.
An exciting avenue for random democratic participation
The scheme was proposed by Mayor Vincent De Wolf to help boost budgets after these were depleted during the pandemic
It wants to make it easier for citizens to follow political discussions and decisions
Innovating Pilsen will take place during the first week of June
The project is the first of its kind in Lithuania
It offers the chance to experience the city as it was in 1867
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria adds new type of urban furniture to the landscape
The Bavarian capital wants to construct a massive, city-wide cycling expressway system by 2025
The successful challenge that lets people discover a new purpose for local hills is back
The successful challenge that lets people discover a new purpose for local hills is back
The Grand Duchy remains one of the most car-dependent countries in the EU, so the government is trying to break people's commuting habits
The Ringturm has been used as a giant canvas since 2006. After a two-year break due to COVID-19, it will be wrapped in Hungarian artist Dora Maurer’s artwork called ‘Together’
These will be spread across 11 EU countries and will serve to support the EU Missions
The European Commission has accepted to develop the idea
An interview about AYR, one of the 2021 New European Bauhaus Prize winners
An interview with the President of the City of Athens Reception & Solidarity Centre
A talk with the Mayor of Malmö on the occasion of the city’s UN Resilience Hub status
A conversation with the Mayor of Blagoevgrad on the benefits of decentralisation in the context of a seemingly endless string of problems
