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Why ‘Think Global, Act Local’ is no longer enough
How can cities refresh the message ‘think global, act local’ and build common purpose amongst stakeholders – citizens, communities, elected...
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Planning and urban sprawl
Most planners and city politicians agree that urban sprawl endangers the sustainability of urban development. There is a clear conflict between the...
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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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The trade-off between environmental and social sustainability
It is easy (and unfortunately quite usual) to consider environmental issues in their own, separated from all other considerations. This way of...
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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...
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Busy Sidewalks (not only for Pedestrians?)
From strolling and hangout to transportation and street vending, sidewalks have had many roles in since the late 19th century. While they have been...
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Rebuilding Málaga on Community Power
"Each city is like a different world," says Fernando Barreiro, Lead Expert of the USER network, "but there are many things they can learn from each...
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Mobility: How Can a City Make the Most of a Railway Hub?
Railway hubs can be at the same time a tool and an engine for a sustainable urban and territorial development of the surrounding areas. ENTER.HUB...
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Suceava: Gearing up for Electro-mobility through URBACT
Electric vehicles appear today as a way forward to reduce tailpipe carbon emissions and noise pollution, as well as a promising source for economic...