Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    A day in Rotterdam

    By Jochem H. Cooiman, Municipality of Rotterdam

    In 10-11 October took place in Rotterdam our Third Transnational Meeting. What struck us in Rotterdam is how innovation has entered the DNA of the municipality itself, which has shaped the organisation of work spaces and human resources by adopting the concepts of lean organisation and flexible working. That is the reason why we asked Jochem H. Cooiman, Strategic Advisor on Innovation, to describe it to us, and here is the result... enjoy reading!

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • A day in Rotterdam

    By Jochem H. Cooiman, Municipality of Rotterdam

    In 10-11 October took place in Rotterdam our Third Transnational Meeting. What struck us in Rotterdam is how innovation has entered the DNA of the municipality itself, which has shaped the organisation of work spaces and human resources by adopting the concepts of lean organisation and flexible working. That is the reason why we asked Jochem H. Cooiman, Strategic Advisor on Innovation, to describe it to us, and here is the result... enjoy reading!

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • A day in Rotterdam

    By Jochem H. Cooiman, Municipality of Rotterdam

    In 10-11 October took place in Rotterdam our Third Transnational Meeting. What struck us in Rotterdam is how innovation has entered the DNA of the municipality itself, which has shaped the organisation of work spaces and human resources by adopting the concepts of lean organisation and flexible working. That is the reason why we asked Jochem H. Cooiman, Strategic Advisor on Innovation, to describe it to us, and here is the result... enjoy reading!

    Valeria Tarallo

    See more

  • A day in Rotterdam

    By Jochem H. Cooiman, Municipality of Rotterdam

    In 10-11 October took place in Rotterdam our Third Transnational Meeting. What struck us in Rotterdam is how innovation has entered the DNA of the municipality itself, which has shaped the organisation of work spaces and human resources by adopting the concepts of lean organisation and flexible working. That is the reason why we asked Jochem H. Cooiman, Strategic Advisor on Innovation, to describe it to us, and here is the result... enjoy reading!

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • Awareness raising in the anthropocene: defending the bees is defending ourselves.

    Human activities, especially in this current era (anthropocene era), result in over exploitation of natural resources, destruction of natural habitats, the massive use of chemicals… Though it is also in human reach, that is in our heads and hands, to do otherwise. In this article the city of Cesena, one of five BeePathNet partners, is presenting their good practices on awareness raising using several instruments and tools to address different groups such as farmers, citizens, children as well as to launch a “bee friendly” vision of the city.

    v.erhart

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  • Awareness raising in the anthropocene: defending the bees is defending ourselves.

    Human activities, especially in this current era (anthropocene era), result in over exploitation of natural resources, destruction of natural habitats, the massive use of chemicals… Though it is also in human reach, that is in our heads and hands, to do otherwise. In this article the city of Cesena, one of five BeePathNet partners, is presenting their good practices on awareness raising using several instruments and tools to address different groups such as farmers, citizens, children as well as to launch a “bee friendly” vision of the city.

    v.erhart

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