LINKS

Edited on 28/07/2025

24/11/2009 19/01/2013

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  • Action Planning Network
  • Climate action
  • Urban planning
  • Culture & Heritage
  • Energy transition
  • Participation
  • Urban renewal

Reconciling patrimonial and environmental qualities to get a sustainable and desirable housing environment in the heart of the cities for a diversified population. 

Summary

Introduction

The cities involved in LINKS project aim to replace their historical cities into a dynamic of residential attractiveness while preserving the architectural identity cultural heritage and historical values. The challenge is to improve quality of life in old centres and to create a comfortable, affordable and sustainable housing seeking out a good balance between preservation requirement and evolution need.

 

Partners

Lead Partner : Bayonne - France
  • Almería - Spain
  • Anderlecht - Belgium
  • Brasov - Romania
  • Budrio - Italy
  • Delft - Netherlands
  • Formigine - Italy
  • Freiberg - Germany
  • Kilkenny - Ireland
  • Veria - Greece

Timeline

Project launch

Project completed

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