participation
- cooperation
Antwerp - The Big Link
In 2016 Antwerp introduced innovative governance methods to overcome public opposition to a ring road extension project. The resulting co-created plan to cover over the road not only resolves citizens’ main objection by reducing pollution from the motorway. It also creates new green spaces for communities and a more cohesive and connected city.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- culture
Dresden’s arts centre
Dresden has converted an abandoned power station into a vibrant cultural centre on time, on budget and to great acclaim with the help of a cooperative approach and structured dialogue process. The project has achieved its objective of giving two municipal theatres a city-centre home and catalysed the revitalisation of the district.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- culture
Izmir - History Design Atelier
Izmir has created a democratic design platform that enables local people’s needs to drive micro-scale urban regeneration interventions. This design atelier sits at the heart of a major revitalisation project, acting as a communicator between authorities and communities and developing citizens’ ideas for enhancing their quality of life and connection to the city’s history.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
Munich’s conflict management office
Munich has developed a method of mediation through dialogue to ensure citizens feel safe and comfortable in public spaces. By advocating all user groups’ interests and concerns, the all-party conflict management (AKIM) team is transforming how people feel about city living, increasing self-responsibility among citizens and giving decision-makers insights into issues affecting peaceful coexistence.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- cooperation
- mobility
Munich - urban update Pasing
Munich has adopted an urban renewal process focussing on cooperation and integration to transform the district of Pasing. By bringing together public and private stakeholders and funding, the city has succeeded in unifying old and new areas and transport infrastructures to create a healthy, interconnected district fit for the future.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- culture
Rennes - hotel of projects
Rennes has put citizen empowerment and experimentation at the heart of a project to find a new purpose for a former science faculty building. The resulting ‘hotel of projects’ welcomes diverse temporary initiatives reflecting the immediate needs of a community in motion, establishing a new kind of inclusive creative and learning space.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- culture
Zaragoza - Harinera culture centre
Zaragoza has established the first public cultural centre in Spain co-managed by the city and citizens. Started as an experimental project to provide equality of access to culture, Harinera ZGZ has become a successful, sustainable space dedicated to participation, empowerment and transformation of the neighbourhood through creativity.
case study
publication date:
11-10-2019
- knowledge society
Data people cities - EUROCITIES citizen data principles in action
We have selected 10 projects from different cities that are good examples to illustrate each of our 10 principles on citizen data. We want to show how local governments are fully engaged in exploiting the opportunities of the digital transformation in many different policy areas to benefit citizens, and we hope these examples will inspire other cities to do the same. Enjoy the reading and be inspired!
publication
publication date:
10-10-2019
- cooperation
- culture
- economy
- environment
- knowledge society
- mobility
Let's do it together! Citizens engagement at local level
With the goal of supporting local governments in their work on participatory democracy, EUROCITIES, our WG creative citizenship, and the city of Paris are pleased to invite you to attend our conference on citizens engagement at local level.
news
publication date: 01-10-2019
- cooperation
- culture
- economy
- environment
- knowledge society
- mobility
What's hot at the EU Week of Regions and Cities?
We are busy at this year’s European Week of Regions and Cities, from 7-10 October, making sure there are plenty of sessions that meet the needs and interests of our member cities. There is a lot to choose from, so here’s a quick run-down of the sessions to look out for.
news
publication date: 27-09-2019