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Shrinking areas: Front-runners in innovative citizen
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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It is argued, that with few exceptions, cities and towns all across Europe currently face the effects of ageing and depopulation. In the future, the entire continent is expected to feel the impact of shrinkage on its towns, cities and regions. In shrinking areas, the existing physical and social structure is under pressure. Houses are difficult to sell, schools need to close, services and amenities become too expensive to maintain. To overcome the consequences of shrinkage joint action is needed with local authorities cooperating with citizens to find ways to maintain the quality of life in their city or town. This publication, which forms part of EUKN’s 2012 Annual Conference, presents a thorough overview of the effects of shrinkage on European towns, cities and regions. It provides a scientific analysis of the phenomenon and the ways different layers of government could deal with it efficiently by using the potential of residents in the shrinking areas.
Nature works for regions
Posted on: 8 January 2013
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In recent years, the European Centre for Nature Conservation has collected an extensive number of practical examples which aim to encourage people who wish to become involved with biodiversity, inspire them and show them that local biodiversity can effectively deliver services. As part of this collection, numerous examples of biodiversity activities by local and regional authorities and businesses from around Europe have been included. The booklet is divided into six themes which deal with food, water management, climate change, pollution, human well-being and biodiversity conservation.
Land use planning tools for local adaptation to climate change
Posted on: 7 January 2013
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This report provides a collection of land use planning tools for local adaptation to climate change being used by municipalities across Canada.
Rail 2020
Posted on: 7 January 2013
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The House of Commons Transport Select Committee had published the findings of its rail inquiry launched in March 2012. It took the McNulty report and the Government’s rail Command Paper as its starting points but sought from the start to take a broad view of the rationale for Government support for rail and the strategic vision for rail for the rest of the decade.
Can interior design improve the quality of life in extra care housing?
Posted on: 4 January 2013
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This Factsheet is intended to be used as a discussion tool and aid when considering the interior design for a new build or refurbishment housing scheme for older people, including extra care housing. It is not about building regulations and correct design guidelines, but rather about finding inspiration for making purpose-built housing desirable and an attractive place where older people want to live.
Housing in London 2012
Posted on: 4 January 2013
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Housing in London is the evidence base for the Mayor’s London Housing Strategy. The Mayor formally adopted his London Housing Strategy in February 2010 and in December 2011 he consulted on proposals for a new Strategy. Housing in London is divided into two sections, reflecting the thematic chapters of the public consultation draft of the new London Housing Strategy: covering demographic pressures, housing affordability, the wider housing market, mobility, housing need, housing supply, empty homes, the private rented sector, decent homes, accessible housing, energy efficiency and fuel poverty.
Reading list on financing sustainable urban transport
Posted on: 4 January 2013
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The updated document aims to provide policymakers with an easy-to-access list of available material on financing urban transport which can be used in their everyday work. It gives an overview of available resources that highlight the importance of financing transport in cities and show how the existing situation could be improved.
Reducing sign clutter
Posted on: 4 January 2013
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The Department for Transport has published advice on the removal of unnecessary traffic signs to highway authorities in Great Britain.
CIVITAS Guide for the urban transport professional
Posted on: 3 January 2013
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Since the year 2002, the CIVITAS Initiative provides opportunities for European cities to implement innovative sustainable urban mobility measures. So far, 59 cities across Europe have implemented more than 730 innovative urban mobility measures within the CIVITAS Initiative, and eight more cities are ready to test additional innovative measures in two new projects starting in 2013. The document shows to what extent CIVITAS contributes to the intended paradigm shift towards new urban sustainable mobility. It offers urban transport professionals insights into the various results, lessons and practical examples that have been generated in the first ten years of the CIVITAS Initiative.
Transport Research and Innovation Portal videos
Posted on: 2 January 2013
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The Transport Research and Innovation Portal has released two videos:
Innovating for a competitive and resource-efficient transport system
Highlights the contribution of transport research, development, and innovation to the economic prosperity and social integration of Europe.
Towards low carbon transport in Europe
Demonstrates the role transport research and innovation can play in helping to meet the EU targets on CO2 emission reduction.
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