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The oracle for inclusive green mobility
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.
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How cities are making the European Cycling Declaration a reality
Over 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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Investing in Europe starts with cities: What new EU research reveals
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.
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Sharing food initiatives, growing change
What happens when European cities share their best food ideas? An ode to the cities learning together through the Cleverfood project.
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Addressing social challenges: A conversation with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole
One week ahead of the Eurocities Social Affairs Forum, which is taking place in Lyon on 6-10 November 2023, Eurocities talked with Renaud Payre, Vice President of Lyon Metropole and responsible for Housing and Urban Policy.
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Bologna’s ambitious Local Digital Twin is taking shape
Bologna wants to become the most progressive and innovative city in Italy. Developing a full model of a local digital twin will help them achieve their ambitious goals.
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From facts to act – Making Manchester Fairer
The Making Manchester Fairer Plan aims to tackle health inequalities in the city's most disadvantaged areas in the coming years.
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Breaking barriers to Roma children’s education and inclusion
Romani children have restricted access to education which results in a lack of equitable opportunities. Municipalities can reverse this trend, as these trailblazing cities show.
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Data collaboration to enable the EU Green Deal
Data collaboration is changing the rules of the game in the fight against climate change. In recent years, local initiatives apply data strategies to sectors such as mobility, energy or urban planning.
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Front and centre on the EU mobility stage
At the 4-6 October 2023 Urban Mobility Days in Seville, Eurocities played a prominent role, bridging the gap between EU transport policies and cities. Here’s the main takeaways from the event.
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“Culture is foundational.” A call to urban leaders
The 11-13 October Culture Forum in Birmingham highlighted arts and culture’s role in urban evolution, urging cities to weave it into their core development strategies.
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Five more cities commit to a more sustainable and inclusive culture
The Eurocities Lille Call to Action for low-carbon and more inclusive culture has now reached 41 signatories.
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Cities and MEPs share vision for green, prosperous future
Ahead of next year's European elections, city leaders and MEPs met in the European Parliament to discuss opportunities to work together more effectively. Common goals included urban climate action, EU democratic values, and support for a clearer EU urban policy.
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Cultural transformation is at the heart of any other transformation
The European Heritage Hub project exemplifies the transformative potential of culture in times of change. While proposed cuts to the Creative Europe programme raise concerns in the cultural sector.
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