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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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A rainbow of cities
From swimming pools to international exchanges, cities all over Europe are showing their support for LGBTQI+ rights during the June Pride Month.
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How culture paid for the pandemic
The global health crisis took a severe toll on the culture sector - artists and organisations did their best to help people through it. In Manchester, a survey on the “Cultural Impact Survey 2021” produced some stark statistics while also offering hope for the future.
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Rethinking tourism and development after the pandemic
Florence and Braga have been hard-hit by the pandemic and the tourism sector suffered severe losses. Now, they are planning a comeback.
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Valuing young people as city advisors
The Future Mentors’ programme culminated in Espoo, where 22 young delegates presented six recommendations for involving youths in local decision-making.
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Cities need help and solidarity
Warsaw, Riga and Stockholm are accomodating those fleeing from Ukraine and taking actions to ensure their integration.
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The climate challenges lying ahead
On the final day of the Eurocities conference in Espoo, EU officials and city leaders traced challenges and opportunities along the path to climate neutrality. While not forgetting the war at the EU's doorstep.
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Cities preparing the ground for Ukraine reconstruction
This week at the Eurocities conference, Dario Nardella convened a politicians meeting that started to put words into action, looking ahead to reconstruction for Ukraine.
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Dreams come true when acting together
An Era of new beginnings requires transforming dreams into action. And the action is more likely to succeed if cities work together with the private sector.
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