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
The city of Flensburg got a grant from the regional government of Schleswig-Holstein so that it would avoid building on new land
The 15th edition of the competition will grant 350,000 euros to three European cities that have removed barriers to accessibility on their territories
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
This will be the largest proceeds from seized assets in German history
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
The online tool can come in handy when having to make decisions regarding possible improvements at home
The small states will finally sever the last ties of Soviet Union legacy
The online tool can come in handy when having to make decisions regarding possible improvements at home
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
This warning is specifically about the Navigo Pass regularly offered by scammers through unofficial channels
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
But just like with Paris, there are concerns about the cleanliness of the water there
The goal is to preserve these traditional features in the urban landscape while finding new purpose for their existence
The number of cruise ships docking at this prime Mediterranean destination will be curbed next year
The Old Continent gets ready for the largest festival of sports
This warning is specifically about the Navigo Pass regularly offered by scammers through unofficial channels
Residents couldn’t handle the noise pollution anymore
The number of cruise ships docking at this prime Mediterranean destination will be curbed next year
Jan van Zanen was born in 1961 and spent his childhood in the city of Edam-Volendam. After Grammar School (classical teaching Gymnasium), he completed his law studies at the VU University Amsterdam and at Cornell University Law School in Ithaca, New York, USA. He did his military service as an officer at the Dutch Royal Air Force, and subsequently filled the position as legal and executive secretary for the National Employer’s Association.
Member, on behalf of the People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD), of the Municipal Council of Utrecht between 1990 and 2002, he was appointed Alderman of Financial and Economic Affairs, Public Space and Monuments in 1998, a post he retained for seven years. Between 2003 and 2008, he was national chairman of the VVD.
Mr. Van Zanen was mayor of Amstelveen between 2005 and 2013. Since 1 January 2014 he has been mayor of Utrecht, and since 3 June 2015 chairman of the Association of Netherlands Municipalities (VNG).