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A growing global movement recognizes that the current complexity of food systems based on economies of scale is causing economical, societal and...
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Urban Development Network peer review: Economic challenges and the case of Reggio Emilia
One of the key aims of the EU Urban Agenda is to foster better knowledge exchange. URBACT and the newly created Urban Development Network ( UDN )...
RetaiLink
RetaiLink
This Action Planning network created strategic plans to enhance the competitiveness of small and/or independent retail businesses, considering them a key economic driver. The project’s scope of work includes areas such as regulation, employment, urban planning, managing public spaces, mobility,...
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INTERACTIVE CITIES
INTERACTIVE CITIES
This Action Planning network explored how digital, social media and user generated content can improve today’s urban management in European cities, whatever size. This challenge has been tackled in two ways: as an opportunity to redefine and deepen the concept of citizenship and civic engagement...
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Freight TAILS
Freight TAILS
Devoted to discovering Tailored and Innovative Logistic Solutions (TAILS) for the successful management of freight, this Action Planning network aimed on rethinking how freight can shape almost every aspect of our urban lives. The air we breathe, the noise we hear, the traffic we experience, the...
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TRIPLE HELIX (3H): Where are Europe’s cities standing?
The triple helix (3H) of university-industry government relations has become one of the most popular innovation models in the last two decades. What...
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Smart specialisation, triple helix, open innovation and smart cities. Going beyond the jargon
There are a bewildering array of terms in economic development discussions about cities. Below we unpack them from a city perspective.
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Combining horizontal and vertical integration
There are many different interpretations and meanings attached to the integrated approach. These include balancing environmental quality, social...
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Eindhoven from company town to world class innovation hub
People in Eindhoven say that their journey to open innovation began with the major restructuring at Philips in the 80s and 90s. Up until then...
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Bayonne: Restoring Buildings and Citizen Participation with URBACT
Europe’s old towns reflect the continent’s long and articulated history. Their beauty attracts visitors from all over the world, making their...