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A large-scale urban redevelopment project seeks to inject some life into the district by creating, among other things, housing units
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Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
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 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
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
Plus, you might have to book a spot in advance to view the famous attraction
Italy vehemently disagrees with the pronouncement made by the French Court of Auditors
The historical document is set to be sold at an auction, but the Belgian city feels the document might have been stolen from its archives
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
The academic institution shows a deeper understanding of the well-being of its students
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 organizers have chosen to concentrate on the topic of spatial strategies as the event’s focus
From 30 September until 1 October, Riga Municipality will host the autumn conference of the European Network of Large Metropolises (METREX). This year the event is dedicated to the following theme: “Towards implementing spatial strategies in continuously changing metropolitan areas”.
Reportedly, the event will take place online given the dynamic, and ever-changing, pandemic situation on the continent.
The first day of the conference will present the vision of spatial development of the Riga metropolitan area, cooperation plans as well as its most significant projects. In parallel with the conference sessions, a forum of mayors from the Riga metropolitan area municipalities will also take place.
The second day of the conference will be dedicated to the review of the transformations of the metropolises of the Baltic and Central European countries, as well as the role of the METREX network in influencing the European Union's urban development policy.
“Participation in the European metropolitan community gives Riga an opportunity to strengthen its international competitiveness - not only to broaden the horizons of competence, knowledge and experience but also to provide other partners with the valuable experience of Riga,” stated Mārtiņš Staķis, the mayor of the Latvian capital.
“Working in the METREX network, the planners of Riga City Municipality have gained valuable experience, which has resulted in the cooperation platform of the Riga metropolitan area. The special role of the metropolis in the development of the country is also defined in the development planning documents at the national level,” he added.
Riga, together with Milan, Paris, Vienna, Amsterdam and others - a total of 45 important European metropolises - actively participates in the METREX cooperation network. The co-operation of planners in the Nordic-Baltic working group is especially important, where in addition to Riga, the neighbouring cities - Helsinki, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo - also participate.
METREX has 50 members from Europe. The METREX Conference takes place twice a year, hosted each time by a different Member. There is a strong commitment from Members to attend, which builds effective relationships across the network.
Steffen Romstöck said that he would respect the residents’ choice and would take over the helm of the municipality, even if he didn’t run
The measure, which will come into force from 1 January 2025, will be partial and temporary…for now
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
Literally embracing an ‘old-school’ approach to education
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
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
Following a period of debate on whether the tactic favoured by environmental activists represents damage to private property
And it’s taller and more crooked than the one in Pisa
Travelling anywhere in the regional public transit networks will cost either 2 or 2.5 euros
Faulty device owners can get back up to 200 euros in reimbursement
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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