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
Den Grønne STU will explore subjects such as sustainability, ecology, and green technologies
This August, the Danish Municipality of Aarhus will open Den Grønne STU (The Green STU): a new school where young people with autism can study green subjects. In a press release, Aarhus explains that STU stands for Specially Organised Youth Education and targets young people with disabilities.
Den Grønne STU’s vision is to help its students acquire skills that will allow them to enter the labour market and secure employment. Acknowledging the significance of green subjects, the new education centre will focus on outdoor activities, green technology, sustainability, and food. In this way, young people with autism will gain knowledge and skills which are in high demand.
Councillor for Social Affairs and Employment Kristian Würtz commented on this: “In these years, there is a strong green movement and climate awareness, which leaves its mark on urban development, job creation and especially characterises the lifestyle and communities of the younger generations. With the development of Den Grønne STU, Aarhus Municipality wants to connect to these movements and ensure that young people with autism come first in relation to getting jobs within the green subjects.”
During the establishment of Den Grønne STU, the city worked alongside the National Association for Autism to ensure that the school is in line with the users’ needs. Chair of the National Association for Autism Kreds Østjylland Marianne Banner spoke to the municipality, noting that they have received numerous requests for an STU with opportunities for outdoor activities.
Now, Den Grønne STU is finally fulfilling this request, giving young people the chance to take part in outdoor activities whilst gaining essential knowledge. Taking this further, the new education centre will reportedly focus on four key subjects:
20 students are currently expected to begin studying at Den Grønne STU this August.
If you want to keep up with how European cities and regions are changing, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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