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Cities on the frontline of managing the crisis
"Cities have been on the front lines in stepping up policy responses and emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis," reflects Silvia Ganzerla, ahead of a an online discussion this week on how cities can build back better.
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Nantes Innovation Forum
An online European forum to share experiences about innovation in uncertain times and imagine together better futures for cities.
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Leuven named European Capital of Innovation
Leuven wins iCapital title and €1 million for ground-breaking collaboration model.
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Get ready – the Green City Accord is about to launch
The Green City Accord, a new movement of mayors committed to protecting the natural environment, will be officially launched next month at the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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Cities on the frontline of managing the crisis
"Cities have been on the front lines in stepping up policy responses and emergency measures to mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 crisis," reflects Silvia Ganzerla, ahead of a an online discussion this week on how cities can build back better.
4 minutes read -
Nantes Innovation Forum
An online European forum to share experiences about innovation in uncertain times and imagine together better futures for cities.
1 minute read -
Leuven named European Capital of Innovation
Leuven wins iCapital title and €1 million for ground-breaking collaboration model.
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Get ready – the Green City Accord is about to launch
The Green City Accord, a new movement of mayors committed to protecting the natural environment, will be officially launched next month at the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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City news – Barcelona to introduce Spain’s first hydrogen fuel cell busses
Barcelona has announced that eight zero-emissions busses will join the public transport fleet from next year.
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Making digital opportunities work for people and the public good
Over the past 20 years, the digital transformation has, in some respects, shaped our daily activity beyond recognition. Ahead of the announced Digital Services Act of the European Commission, Eurocities shares several recommendations on how to make digital opportunities work better for people and the public good.
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Paris wins European court case on short term holiday rentals
Cities don’t have to accept uncontrolled use of apartments for short term holiday rentals via platforms like Airbnb. They have the right to limit those rentals in order to protect the local housing market, the European Court of Justice ruled in favour of the city of Paris.
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Reinventing cities – beyond the urban crises
Eurocities annual conference 2020, 4-5 November, online
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Towards ‘Slippers distance’ deliveries
We have all contributed to the increase in on-demand deliveries during the corona crisis, but some cities are testing how to do it more sustainably.
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The Mission of our times
The full report of the Mission Board for Climate Neutral and Smart Cities, outlining this proposed Mission is now available.
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