Lahti launches architectural competition to transform industrial area
The city needs help transforming 15.5 hectares of land into a modern residential district
Finland / Development
Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility
Aarhus to test 3D pedestrian crossings in the city centre
The optical illusion will prompt drivers to slow down
Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health
Aarhus opens new housing for young homeless people
10 individuals will get the chance to move into accommodation and receive intensive holistic support
Denmark / Aarhus / Economy and Finance / Energy efficiency / Mobility
Aarhus helps businesses switch to fossil-free transport
Companies can apply to receive grants from the Climate Fund
Denmark / Aarhus / Mobility
Aarhus’ Sustainability Committee wants fewer trucks in the city
It is proposing changes to the way businesses receive their goods
Denmark / Aarhus / Norddjurs / Education and Sport
Danish project worth EUR 2.6 million to strengthen children’s reading skills
The 4-year research project will be led by the Municipalities of Aarhus and Norddjurs, among others
Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health
Aarhus to invest EUR 3.1 million in housing for adults with disabilities
Adults with disabilities currently live in poor conditions that hinder their development
Denmark / Aarhus / Odder / Roskilde / Varde / Culture and Tourism / Education and Sport
Denmark wants to spark young people’s interest in artistic disciplines
The Ministry of Culture has set aside over EUR 5 million to finance projects targeting those between the ages 0 and 24
Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport / Green City / Welfare and Health
Young autistic people will study green subjects in Aarhus’ new school
Den Grønne STU will explore subjects such as sustainability, ecology, and green technologies
Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport / Welfare and Health
Aarhus schools use smart devices to disinfect classrooms
Intelligent napkin dispensers will alert students and teachers when surfaces need disinfecting
Denmark / Aarhus / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health
New exhibition in Aarhus will merge culture, technology and health
“Culture brings power to health” will open on 7 May at DokkX
Denmark / Aarhus / Energy efficiency / Green City
Aarhus will convert food waste into fuel and fertilizer
Aarhus’ new waste plan will protect our climate by turning food waste into energy and fertilizer
Denmark / Aarhus / Copenhagen / Culture and Tourism
Denmark’s Youth Spring Salon 2021 will take place virtually
Due to the pandemic, Denmark’s largest art exhibition for young creatives between the ages of 13-18 will be held online on 9 March
Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport
Aarhus puts an emphasis on protecting schoolchildren
The pandemic has upended the lives of students and officials want to help as much as they can
Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health
Aarhus to invest millions in supporting its young homeless population
Some DKK 23 million have been set aside for the new initiative
Denmark / Aarhus / Public Spaces
Aarhus presents plans for more sustainable and people-friendly city centre
Indre Aarhus Ø will turn the district greener and will offer more to families with children
Denmark / Aarhus / Welfare and Health
Aarhus to launch service to counteract negative psychological trends of the pandemic
A pool of organisations and citizens will help those suffering from depression, anxiety and loneliness due to the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown
Denmark / Aarhus / Education and Sport
Aarhus begins development of tool aimed at helping school staff better plan working hours
This is the first tool of its kind in Denmark to be used specifically in the area of teaching
Aarhus / Alicante / Amsterdam / Copenhagen / Helsinki / Lisbon / Madrid / Utrecht / Vienna / Innovation and Research
What EU cities were best at in 2020 (and not only)
Smart, happy, green: did your city make it to the top?
Aarhus / Energy efficiency
Aarhus deploys 100 bins for the disposal of facemasks around the city
The new bins answer pressing issues that are putting an increasing strain on the environment during the pandemic
Aarhus / Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Ship docking in Aarhus and Copenhagen goes environmentally friendly
By implementing a new innovative solution, local authorities can solve a problem that has been plaguing the environment for years
Aarhus / Culture and Tourism
Aarhus – Denmark’s go-to tourist destination
Not only is the city rich in cultural life, but local authorities have also made getting around far easier
Aarhus / Education and Sport
STEAM Strategy in Aarhus prepares youngsters for the job market
Thanks to the project, youngsters will be better equipped for their future employment
Aarhus / Energy efficiency
Aarhus collects water waste with water drone
It can collect up to 60 kilos of waste per trip
Aarhus / Education and Sport
Aarhus is the best student city in Denmark
Copenhagen came in second place
Aarhus / Culture and Tourism
The city of Aarhus in cooperation with Airbnb to boost tourism
Denmark’s second largest city strives to double the number of tourists over the next six years
Aarhus / Development / Smart City
Aarhus welcomes the GPS of the future
The City of Aarhus welcomed a platform for research and innovation: Testbed in Aarhus for Precision Positioning and Autonomous Systems (TAPAS)
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Aarhus / Development / Smart City
The City of Aarhus operates with a shared vision to create solutions to global challenges which is handled through Aarhus’ business climate
Institutions are collaborating to make the best solutions and rethink development
Aarhus / Copenhagen / Mobility
Mandatory motorcycle helmets in Denmark
Motorcycle and moped drivers will not be allowed to drive without helmets
Aarhus / Innovation and Research / Smart City
Six cities competing to be the 2018 European Capital of Innovation
One million Euros will go to the city named European Innovation Capital of the year
Aarhus / Copenhagen / Energy efficiency
Food in Danish stores to be labelled according to its effect on the climate
Stickers will include information on environmental impact
Aarhus / Culture and Tourism
LiteratureXchange in Aarhus starts tomorrow
The event runs from June 14th-24th at various cultural locations in the city