Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study #14: Using Deployment desks for city retrofitting in Zaragoza (Energy Transition, Better Knowledge, Action 4) The challenge The energy efficiency challenge is quite significant, yet only a small portion of the total energy consumption is used for heating…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study #13: Using FRT technology at Nice Carnival to assess the efficacy of AI security applications (Security in Public Spaces, Better Regulation, Action 3) The challenge In view of the new risks that have emerged in the 21st Century, the European Union is dedicated to seeking greater safety for public…
Jobs and Skills in the Local Economy Urban Blog Urban Case Study #12: Strengthening the Future Labour Market Skills, the MIKADO project (Jobs and Skills Partnership, Better Knowledge, Action 2) The challenge In an increasingly digitalised and globalised world, more and more Europeans live in urban areas, which emphasises the need to…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study/Focus on Action #11: Promoting the role of public libraries at the EU level (Culture/Cultural Heritage, Better Funding, Action 5) The challenge The public library is a cultural institution that is popular across all social and age groups, making it an important component in…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study/Focus on Action #10: Local Academy in Genova on Urban Climate Change Adaptation (Climate Adaptation, Better Knowledge, Action K3) The Challenge Climate change affects – and will continue to affect – Europe's natural environment and nearly all sectors of society and the…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study/Focus on Action #9: Promoting sustainable and active mobility behaviour, the MoMa.BIZ Project (Urban Mobility, Better Knowledge, Action 6) The Challenge Despite being one of the most natural and sustainable forms of transport, walking and cycling are constantly undervalued. Lack of…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study/Focus on Action #8: What can Member States and EU institutions do to support cities in protecting the rights of children in migration? The challenge Children make up a significant share of asylum seekers in the EU and many children who arrive in Europe are unaccompanied or…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study #7: Facilitating sustainable circular consumption in cities – The Kringwinkel, Flanders The challenge Enabling a circular economy transition in cities requires a much stronger focus on the role of waste prevention, repair,…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study #6: Reducing the digital divide through face-to-face digital centres - Heslingborg, Sweden The challenge According to data, 169 million EU citizens lack (even basic) digital skills. Lack of access to digital services and…
Urban Agenda for the EU Urban Blog Urban Case Study #5: Better air quality planning – anti-smog activities in the Małopolska region, Poland The challenge: Introducing Better Regulation According to the European Environmental Agency, Kraków is the third most polluted city in Europe…
