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There’s more to Digital Democracy than just a tweet
The US presidential election results came as a surprise to many of us especially because we hadn’t encountered any testament of sweeping support...
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With a climate change denier in the Whitehouse, how can our cities maintain momentum towards a low carbon future?
A day to remember…or one to forget Where were you when you heard that Donald Trump had been elected President of the United States? In years to come...
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Act Local - Think Global!
The SmartImpact Network held its second transnational meeting in Stockholm on 17th & 18th October 2016. The meeting focused on the Regulations...
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Open for business? Europe’s cities and the skills challenge of the Next Economy
Eight years after the advent of the Global Financial Crisis, much of Europe's economy continues to be sluggish, with uneven rates of jobs and...
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How Eindhoven unlocks the collaborative capacity of the city through social service delivery
It is clear why Dutch cities have a good reputation recently among urbanists. In the beginning of the year we heard that four Dutch cities, Tilburg,...
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There is no sense in sensors: making a smart city for citizens
“Smart cities represent the culmination of a development that is bringing together local green grass-roots movements and Silicon Valley mind-sets...
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What do European consumers want on their plate today?
A growing global movement recognizes that the current complexity of food systems based on economies of scale is causing economical, societal and...
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Welcome to Rotterdam – from Mayor Aboutaleb
Rotterdam will host the 3rd edition of the URBACT Summer University , between the 24 and 26 of August 2016. We’ll be bringing around 300 urban...
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'Migrant crisis': which engagement for Europe and the Urban Agenda?
Following the article on affordable housing in Europe , we're continuing our series on the Urban Agenda for Europe partnerhsips. This month -...
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Why demand management matters to Europe’s cities. The best idea you’ve never heard of
Demand management is the best idea you’ve never heard of. It will become fundamental to the sustainability of our cities. It is the conduit between...