Networks and cities' news

URBInclusion 1st thematic seminar in Lyon - Monitoring & evaluation

by Corinne Hooge - Grand Lyon Project Manager
Setting up efficient indicators and monitoring systems to measure performance The URBinclusion project held its first thematic seminar in Lyon on the 11th and 12th January 2018.

TORINO: CITY LAB FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION

by Valeria Vacchiano, Tiziana Eliantonio, Fabrizio Barbiero

The current situation in Turin is featured by an increasing trend of economic and social suffering, which could cause effects of social exclusion and poverty of a part of the population. Within the City there are several types of poverty (economic, housing problems, cultural, educational, relational…), which need a multidimensional approach.

RetaiLink's Final Report is hot off the press!!

We are very, very proud to present RetaiLink's final report! A document that reflects on the knowledge acquired and summarizes the process that has involved ten european medium sized cities during the last two years. We hope it is an inspiring tool for all those who believe retail has the power to drive change for the betterment of cities.

PROJECT "VITAL CITIES" COMES TO THE END BUT LOULÉ WANTS TO KEEP INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS TO PROMOTE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

The ten cities that form the European network "Vital Cities" gathered on March 19 and 20 in Loulé, for the final meeting of this project to promote physical activity. As a leading partner, Loulé was the host of this review event where the partners had a clear positive balance, especially in the exchange of experiences and good practices.

Combating sedentariness in all age groups, creating solutions in the public space to encourage the population to practice sports, breaking social barriers through sport, promoting actions in poor areas, are some of the commitments assumed by the network that, in addition to Loulé, has also joined Burgas (Bulgaria), Krakow (Poland), Budapest (Hungary), Birmingham (England), Vestfold County / Horten (Norway), Rieti (Italy), Usti Nad Labem (Czech Republic), Liepaja and Sibenik (Croatia).

Freight TAILS lead partner Cross River Partnership shares urban freight experiences

As we approach the final few weeks of the Freight TAILS project, lead partner Cross River Partnership (acting on behalf of City of Westminster) publishes a series of case studies highlighting their work related to urban freight transport.  

More Freight TAILS Focus....

The Freight TAILS network is pleased to publish the final three 'Focus on...' reports summarising the views and experiences of our 10 partner cities on our themes of Urban Freight Transport and Regulation & Enforcement, Voluntary Behaviour Change, and Procurement.