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Loos in transition
Loos-en-Gohelle replacing coal-mining with renewable energy sources!
Loos-en-Gohelle was one of the main mining cities in France’s northern “Nord-Pas-de-Calais” coal mining basin. In this former agricultural village, 7 mine shafts and 8 […]
From citizen engagement to citizen ownership – Living Street in Milton Keynes
In Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, the citizens are not yet ready for Living Streets as the city is a new town built for the individual […]
From citizen engagement to citizen ownership – Living Street in Ivanić-Grad
The objectives of the Living Streets in Ivanić-Grad are to prepare the ground for the creation of a pedestrian city centre, promote bicycles as a […]
From citizen engagement to citizen ownership – Living Street in Brussels
In Brussels, Belgium, based on a call for applications 8 Living Streets were organised in different neighbourhoods between 2016 and 2018. They tackled various problems such as safety and street prostitution, the need for positive facilitation of public spaces and ownership by the inhabitants, green spaces, public works and need for silence, a ‘residential zone’ for meeting, sharing between inhabitants and a public space shared between pedestrians and cars.
From citizen engagement to citizen ownership – Living Street in Zadar
In Zadar, the Living Streets were organised in the Voštarnica neighbourhood, a derelict area nearby the historical city centre. The aim was to revive this […]
Beat the street
Walking and cycling game with points and prizes
Beat the Street is an international project that was created by Intelligent Health. The project turns towns and cities into a game where people earn […]
Database for consumption of public buildings
Brasov City in Romania monitors energy and water consumption in 120 municipal buildings
Municipalities have to lead by example when it comes to energy efficient behaviour, in order to motivate all stakeholders and citizens on its territory to […]
“Metrominuto Modena”
“Metrominuto Modena” is a sustainable mobility project that aims to promote walking for shortdistance urban trips, using a “transit-like” map indicating the walking distance between […]
Demonstrating citizens’ engagement
Everybody has to contribute to fighting climate change and promoting energy transition in proportion to their responsibilities. “Alone, I will achieve nothing! I agree to […]
Co-building the city with participatory housing in Strasbourg
In Strasbourg, the local authority’s commitment started with the Ecoquartier association and its eco-neighbourhood project. To address the lack of political response and reaction, the […]
Engaging city workers, residents and stakeholders to save energy in Helsinki
The City of Helsinki has started the ENGAGE campaign to raise awareness about the Covenant of Mayors objectives (reduce CO2 by 20% by 2020) and […]
Engaging citizens for energy-efficiency
Despite its small size the municipality has been a regional pioneer in promoting sustainable energy and engaging citizens in energy – saving actions Website Engaging […]
