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A revolution for youth
A city that was the linchpin for Romania’s revolution in 1989, through popular protests that eventually led to the end of 42 years of Communist rule. An urban metropolis that today counts around 500,000 people within its wider metropolitan area. A city in the West of Romania that recently elected a German national as its
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A revolution for youth
Over 40 days and nights a young team of international volunteers worked to transform five neglected buildings into youth centres for the local community; offering a range of services around informal education.
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Whispering buses
From test running one e-bus line to one of the biggest e-bus procurements in Europe, the journey of Gothenburg towards an ElectriCity.
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Think global, act local
Always a front-runner when it comes to citizen participation in civic life, Ghent is now going global, pioneering a dynamic approach to opening its citizens to the world6 minutes read -
Bursting bubbles
How can cities recaptivate people’s interest? How can they motivate residents to get involved? How can people feel empowered to participate? Grand Paris Sud is working on it.
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Je vote pour – I vote for
€2.5 million of participatory budget are used in Bordeaux to finance projects proposed, promoted and chosen by locals.
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The glass city hall
Paweł Adamowicz, former Mayor of Gdansk, has left a lasting legacy in the city in the form of its openness policy.
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The people’s piazza: sharing the urban commons in Milan
Italy's second city is taking a bottom-up approach to public places, putting their management in the hands of its people.4 minutes read -
Brussels: women bike the city
A new graffiti in Brussels shall inspire women to get on their bikes and take over the streets.
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Reclaiming the streets
How one pollution-plagued city is getting rid of cars and filling the streets with fun, families and fresh air.
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