What’s land recycling? Read about this German example
The city of Flensburg got a grant from the regional government of Schleswig-Holstein so that it would avoid building on new land
Natura lovers in Lithuania have something new to look forward to - visiting the Jaurykla River Park
In the Lithuanian town of Kretinga, the Jaurykla River Park recently opened its doors, welcoming visitors of all ages from around the world.
The new park offers over 3 km. of wellness and educational trails and covers a total of five landscaping grounds, which offer beautiful vistas and the opportunity to witness nature in all its glory.
For the little ones, the park offers many playgrounds, sandboxes, swings and climbing installations – perfect for a relaxing weekend visit. There is also something for those interested in large-scale cultural activities – an amphitheater ready to host musical performances and all sorts of other events.
The Jaurykla River Park is also perfectly accessible to people with reduced and impaired mobility, offering the necessary infrastructure allowing for a fun an pleasant outdoors experience.
The park was created in accordance with the guidelines presented in the feasibility study done by Klaipeda University and the Centre for Architecture, Urban development and Design. Work began way back in 2017 but the contract with the first company was terminated due to its failings to abide with the set-out terms. Work finally resumed earlier this year when the municipality finally managed to find a company which could finish the job.
The total price of the project amounts to nearly 360 thousand euros – almost 250 thousand of which are EU funds, the rest being allocated by the local and national governments.
The mayor of Kretinga Antanas Kalnius wants to significantly boost the quality and amount of leisure activities the city has to offer. "We strive to create the best possible conditions for recreation and leisure in Kretinga for the city’s guests” he stated. Three other park revitalization projects are also currently in the works, aiming to bring the city to the forefront of outdoor leisure activities in Lithuania.
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
His name is Adrian-Dragoș Benea from Romania
Find out her vision for the next five years and what’s in store for the European Union
Gotland wants to be at the forefront of this emerging mobility technology
It’s all about preventing the habit of slowing down just for the radar
Landkreis Heilbronn will also enlist the help of sensors to identify incorrectly filled organic trash bins
Apparently, that makes it the most progressive city in that respect in all of Finland
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
Apparently, that makes it the most progressive city in that respect in all of Finland
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
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.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital