EU Green Capital Valencia will host 2024 edition of European Urban Resilience Forum
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
Find more about the organization dedicated to saving the French heritage, including Notre Dame de Paris
Fondation du Patrimoine is the organization in charge with the ongoing collection of donations for the Notre Dame de Paris Cathedral. Millions of euros have already been donated by people and organizations from around the world for the restoration of the world-renowned monument, that suffered severe damages during major blaze last week.
But what is the origin of the Heritage Foundation? As mentioned on their webpage they work to safeguard and promote French heritage no matter how big or small. Through public assignment and corporate sponsorship, they support individuals, communities and associations in restoration projects. All local authorities are welcome to join the efforts of the private network with concrete suggestions on how to preserve the heritage throughout the country.
What is covered? Well beyond the monuments classified as national heritage and protected by law. The organization supports also rural, religious and industrial heritage with a well-developed network of volunteers and local actors from the public and private sectors. What is more, they are the only private organism entitled by the Ministry of Economy and Finances to label a restoration operation, they collect donations and mobilize business patrons to get involved in heritage preservation or restoration.
Established in 1996, the organization has supported more than 2500 projects (by 2017) with donations exceeding EUR 31.5 million. There are various ways for you to get involved and contribute to the cause. Chose one of many projects that are currently open for donations, become a volunteer or a patron yourself.
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
This, however, is likely to change soon
Crucial aspects of resilience, sustainable development and recovery will be under the thematic spotlight
This is city twinning for the 21st century
You can find it in the capital Sofia, where it was installed upon the initiative of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences
People in both cities got to sit together both in person and virtually
The city was concerned about street noise and disturbances to residents
And the current administration plans to make Jardin del Turia Europe’s largest city green space by extending it to the sea
The aim is to have the public be able to admire the architectural design without distractions
The installation has been thought out with the concept of letting people “talk” to their dearly departed
It’s an urban space that has undergone several large-scale transformations throughout its existence
A US geologist claims to have solved the centuries-old mystery
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
Catch up with some recommendations for the 2024 European Capital of Culture programme from the mayor of Tartu
An interview with the ICLEI regional director for Europe аfter the close of COP28
An interview with a member of the No Hate Speech Network team