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In ancient Greece, leaders travelled on foot or by horse to the city of Delphi to ask an oracle what the future might hold. Today, cities want to know which sustainable mobility interventions will truly work. And for answers, they increasingly turn to a modern source of wisdom: data and artificial intelligence.
5 minute readOver one year on from the adoption of the EU's European Declaration on Cycling, how are cities turning the pledge into safer, more inclusive cycling, and what EU action is needed to ensure lasting urban change?
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As EU budget negotiations continue, Eurocities is presenting evidence to show why cities must have a stronger role in EU funding. In this article, we share ESPON URDICO research demonstrating that Cohesion Policy works best when cities are full partners.
7 minute readWhat happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
5 minute readPublic procurement can drive sustainable ICT by extending product lifespans, reducing e-waste, and using sustainable certifications to ensure ethical, low-impact digital solutions.
4 minute readSince 2018, the City of Brussels has sought to become a 10-minute city. Its new interactive mapping tool is taking the city one step closer to achieving this vision.
4 minute readThe Clean Industrial Deal sets Europe’s direction, but without cities, key funding, and a binding 2040 target, its full potential won’t be realised.
4 minute readAs one of the key priorities for a better Europe, city leaders are calling for a greater role in shaping policies that empower cities to drive clean industries, foster innovation and create quality jobs.
5 minute readAcross Europe, homelessness remains a pressing issue. In response, cities are pioneering innovative strategies to provide lasting solutions. Housing First, has gained traction for its effectiveness in securing permanent housing for homeless individuals while offering tailored support services.
4 minute readVienna is taking a proactive stance on cooperative, connected, and automated mobility, laying out a vision and framework that will guide its approach to this rapidly evolving field to ensure that automation works for the city – not the other way around.
6 minute readAs Russia’s war in Ukraine enters its fourth year, Ukrainian cities continue to stand strong, facing immense challenges with courage and a vision for the future.
6 minute readCommissioner Dan Jørgensen welcomes city leaders to discuss an ambitious European housing agenda.
5 minute readEurope’s waste management goals face hurdles in real-world implementation. At the recent high-level conference “From Vision to Action: Implementing EU Waste Legislation”, local leaders explored solutions to boost recycling, enforcement, and innovation.
5 minute readThe European Mobility Week Award recognises local authorities for outstanding campaigns promoting sustainable urban mobility. This year, three Eurocities members are among the finalists.
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