Resources
From case studies to methodologies and tools, learn from other cities’ experience.
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Improving cities access to EU funding for housing
EU funding can help cities tackle the housing crisis, but only if it becomes easier to access and better aligned with local needs.
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Housing First in action: Insights from five European cities
In the Housing First model, housing provision is combined with intensive but voluntary support to ensure an individualised approach to exit homelessness. This report explains how Brno, Glasgow, Lisbon, Lyon Metropole, and Vantaa implemented this model.
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Report on Mental health in cities: Beyond traditional healthcare services
This report focuses on mental health (Principle 16 of the European Pillar of Social Rights – Access to Health). It highlights how cities are creating policies and services that not only target mental health but also address the social factors, such as housing, employment and social inclusion, that greatly impact citizens’ wellbeing.
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Survey of city governments: City innovation needs political recognition and long-term investment
The latest edition of the Eurocities Pulse Survey provides insights into local government innovation across Europe. Based on responses from 65 cities, the survey finds city governments recognise the need to innovative their administrations. However, to tackle urgent challenges such as climate change, they need ambitious political plans and long-term innovation investment.
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For an ambitious EU Framework on Climate Adaptation and Resilience
The Eurocities policy paper “For an ambitious EU Framework on Climate Adaptation and Resilience” lays out a comprehensive vision for strengthening urban resilience against the intensifying impacts of climate change. It emphasises the urgent need for a cohesive and ambitious EU Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan that aligns with other key initiatives.
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Report – Social Innovation Lab, 18-20 September 2024
The Social Innovation Lab 2024 provided participants with a platform to discuss shared challenges, exchange best practices, and co-develop strategies for affordable housing.
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EU Food Cities: policy and practices
Discover how the Food Trails project empowered 11 cities to transform urban food systems with innovative tools, pilot actions, and global collaboration.
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Cities as key partners in EU research and innovation plans
In this Eurocities policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure they are recognised as central partners in the development and implementation of research and innovation plans, particularly the upcoming EU Framework Programme 10.
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Empowering cities through the next EU Budget
As the EU enters negotiations on its post-2027 budget, this policy statement states that cities must have a stronger role in EU funding programmes to drive sustainable growth, improve social inclusion and tackle climate change. Cities call for better multilevel governance and direct access to EU funding.
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A strong Cohesion Policy promoting urban transformation
In this policy statement, city leaders call on the EU to ensure a robust, well-funded Cohesion Policy after 2027, tailored to their needs and based on strong governance, trusted partnerships, and simplified financial support for cities.
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