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The world is changing and so is education in Viladecans: ‘360º Education’ has arrived!

Lately, the world has had to face new challenges that have sprung up unexpectedly, and we have needed quick, effective responses to address changes in the educational sphere, during and after the pandemic. Now, it is more necessary than ever to work with broad perspectives and to connect all the stakeholders in the educational sector, both in and out of schools, to ensure we offer equal opportunities.

How does Seraing want to boost the renovation of its habitat?

From prosperity to decline then to reconstruction

Bénédicte Borckmans, project coordinator for the ALT/BAU network in Seraing, reports on how the transfer process went in the Belgian city.  

“Bragança, Freedom to Start over”: Bragança bets on new project to attract remote workers

The Municipality of Bragança launches the pilot project "Bragança. Freedom to Start Over", a challenge that will give the opportunity to four families to enjoy the experience of living in Bragança, during the next month of May. The registration begun Monday, March 22nd, through the form available in the project's website.

A COVID-19 JÁRVÁNY VÁROSI TANULSÁGAI

Mit tanultunk a városok Covid-19 járványra adott válaszaiból? A következő, 2021 januárjában íródott cikk erre igyekszik válaszokat adni.

Azonnali „taktikai beavatkozások” a közterület használatában

A járvány felforgatta a világot. A helyi önkormányzatok hirtelen sajátos és nehéz helyzetbe kerültek: a helyi szintű társadalmi és gazdasági problémák soha nem látott mértékével és új formáival szembesültek; de egyre inkább alá vannak rendelve nemzeti közigazgatásuk magasabb szintjeinek.

A 2020 tavaszán lezajlott számos változást ezért kivételes körülmények között vezették be, amelyeket sok esetben „pop-up” vagy ideiglenes intézkedésnek neveztek el. Az önkormányzati döntéshozatal módszerei közelebb álltak a „taktikai urbanizmushoz”, mint az önkormányzati tervezés szokásos módjához - nem volt lehetőség egyeztetni, illetve a lakosok nagyobb csoportjainak véleményét  kikérni. 

The Climate Kid - A Superhero we all need!

The Climate kid works with schoolchildren on a sustainable living environment

The City of Vilvoorde launched the Climate kid on 20 February 2018. Its mission is to make it clear to children of the 3rd grade of the primary school what climate change means and how they can contribute to a climate neutral Vilvoorde. The Climate kid visited 15 classes in different schools and his tour ended with a closing event at which the pupils presented their plans for a climate-active Vilvoorde.

Alphen aan den Rijn: Becoming a Green-Blue City!

Alphen aan den Rijn is a municipality in the Dutch province of South-Holland. Originally a Roman city, it industrialised in the 19th and 20^th centuries. The outlying area and villages are centred around agricultural activity, including the village of Boskoop, which is famous for its 560 plant nurseries. This green backyard is an important economic pilar of Alphen aan den Rijn and will play an important role in its healthy city planning.