Stories
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Water: a blessing and a curse
From floods to water scarcity, the Hague is an example of how this vital natural element is becoming a concern in cities. The time for action is now, warns Robert van Asten, Deputy Mayor of The Hague.
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Bilbao, a city of social innovation
Bilbao’s transformation from industrial hub to cultural icon continues with a focus on social innovation, citizen engagement, and sustainable development.
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A green Sant Boi
Shortlisted for the EU Green Leaf Award, Sant Boi de Llobregat is devoted to nature conservation, sustainable urban planning, and innovative environmental practices.
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Next generation for a greener Vilnius
Becoming EU Green Capital 2024 is not about reinventing the wheel for Vilnius: “It’s not like we’re moving in a completely different direction after we won the European Green Capital. It’s about consistency,”
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Boosting youth innovation in San Sebastian
Through a combination of education, employment, housing, and innovation initiatives, the local government is working to ensure that the city remains a dynamic environment for the next generation of innovators.
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A UNITES story – fighting fires to integrate in Athens
As part of UNITES, Athens is progressing in co-design strategies. The Greek Forum of Migrants and the municipality join forces for efficient integration.
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A Munich that talks back
Do you ever wish you could have a conversation with the city you live in? Now, thanks to a combination of the municipally developed digital twin, artificial intelligence, and the work of a local startup, this may soon be possible in Munich.
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A UNITES story – Connecting communities in Dusseldorf
Morvarid Kavoosi and Düsseldorf's Community Connectors help bridge gaps between migrants and local authorities, addressing integration challenges through co-design and collaboration.
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Uniting the generations in Ghent
An innovative intergenerational solidarity programme in the city of Ghent is bringing young and older people together, to share experiences, learn from each other and build mutual respect.
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Rome prepares for the Jubilee of Hope in 2025
Millions of pilgrims will make their way to Rome for Jubilee, the Catholic celebration held over 2025. The influx is catapulting urban mobility improvements.
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Sustainability and inclusion in a mediaeval garden in Barcelona
How Barcelona is using the renovation of a mediaeval garden to empower people with disabilities and advance sustainability.
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Florence, electric travel in perspective
Florence's mobility department has taken a cue from the artistic masters of the city's past. In the 15th century, Florentine painters perfected the use of perspective, bringing depth to images by guiding the lines towards a single point. By choosing such a focal point for its work on sustainability, the city found that its disparate departments could be brought together to form a more cohesive whole.
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Valladolid scores a goal for sustainability
Valladolid is teaming up with the local football team, Real Valladolid Football Club, to drive sustainability and climate action in the city through innovative community engagement and environmental initiatives.
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Ahead of the charge – going electric in Turku
When Turku first launched its work on electric vehicle charging, it was too early.
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