Stephen Gallagher, Author at METREX https://www.eurometrex.org/author/metxadmin/ The Network of European Metropolitan Regions and Areas Fri, 17 May 2024 10:56:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.eurometrex.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/METREX-symbol-RGB-125x125.png Stephen Gallagher, Author at METREX https://www.eurometrex.org/author/metxadmin/ 32 32 Common Metropolitan Vision highlights the power of metropolitan areas https://www.eurometrex.org/common-metropolitan-vision-highlights-the-power-of-metropolitan-areas/ https://www.eurometrex.org/common-metropolitan-vision-highlights-the-power-of-metropolitan-areas/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 11:06:05 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=7308 The outcome of the Interreg Central Europe project MECOG-CE, titled “We are the Metropolitan Areas – Our Common Metropolitan Vision”, stands as a strategic document that underscores the pivotal role of metropolitan areas in shaping European and national policies. Download the report This comprehensive framework represents a long-term and shared commitment of metropolitan leaders, stakeholders,...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/common-metropolitan-vision-highlights-the-power-of-metropolitan-areas/feed/ 0 METREX joins Interreg North-West Europe project to accelerate the transition to a circular built environment https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-joins-interreg-north-west-europe-project-to-accelerate-the-transition-to-a-circular-built-environment/ https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-joins-interreg-north-west-europe-project-to-accelerate-the-transition-to-a-circular-built-environment/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:48:23 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=7288 METREX joins an 18-month Interreg North-West Europe project, ASSET, to help accelerate the transition to a circular built environment for the Eurodelta. A cross-sector consortium of 11 partners and over 30 associated partners has come together to explore the spatial implications of a circular built environment (CBE) in the Eurodelta – a historically strong economically-related...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-joins-interreg-north-west-europe-project-to-accelerate-the-transition-to-a-circular-built-environment/feed/ 0 Bernd Steinacher Fellowship 2024-25: Ioana Ivanov https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-followship-2024-25-ioana-ivanov/ https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-followship-2024-25-ioana-ivanov/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 09:01:03 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=7235 The Bernd Steinacher Fellowship was established in 2010 to sustain the values and interests brought to METREX by the late Bernd Steinacher, who was Director of Verband Region Stuttgart and President of METREX from 2004 until 2008. Funded by METREX and Verband Region Stuttgart, the Fellowship seeks to promote the metropolitan dimensions and is awarded...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-followship-2024-25-ioana-ivanov/feed/ 0 No net land take policies, a recurring metropolitan affair? https://www.eurometrex.org/no-net-land-take-policies-a-recurring-metropolitan-affair/ https://www.eurometrex.org/no-net-land-take-policies-a-recurring-metropolitan-affair/#respond Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:21:42 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=7205 Secretary General Henk Bouwman writes in the February edition of ESPON’s TerritoriAll magazine on the issue of development sprawl. This article was first published in the February 2024 edition of TerritoriAll. Read the full edition Europe is on the way to elections in June. The new parliament wil need to form a view on the...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/no-net-land-take-policies-a-recurring-metropolitan-affair/feed/ 0 Report / Framing Metropolitan Cohesion Policies: exploring Urban-Rural Partnerships https://www.eurometrex.org/report-framing-metropolitan-cohesion-policies-exploring-urban-rural-partnerships/ https://www.eurometrex.org/report-framing-metropolitan-cohesion-policies-exploring-urban-rural-partnerships/#respond Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:45:01 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=7123 Report from the METREX Autumn 2023 Conference in Braga now out! Download the report here (PDF) In 2023, the METREX Autumn conference was held in Braga, Portugal, over 22-25 October. It was hosted by the Intermunicipal Community of Cávado, and supported by a number of national partners including the Operational Programme NORTE 2030, Regional Directorate...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/report-framing-metropolitan-cohesion-policies-exploring-urban-rural-partnerships/feed/ 0 METREX president signs EMA declaration to mitigate climate change https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-president-signs-ema-declaration-to-mitigate-climate-change/ https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-president-signs-ema-declaration-to-mitigate-climate-change/#respond Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:51:26 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=6103 Decision-makers in Europe’s metropolitan areas look for solutions to mitigate climate change The Helsinki-Uusimaa Regional Council – an esteemed Member of METREX – hosted the annual forum of the European Metropolitan Authorities Network (EMA) in Helsinki on 28–29 September. The main theme of the conference was climate change mitigation with green and digital solutions. Officials...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-president-signs-ema-declaration-to-mitigate-climate-change/feed/ 0 Bernd Steinacher Fellowship is open for applications https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-fellowship-is-open-for-applications/ https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-fellowship-is-open-for-applications/#respond Tue, 03 Oct 2023 13:13:36 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=6081 Applications are now sought for the Bernd Steinacher Fellowship, a two-year programme aimed at supporting research on metropolitan issues by a student or early-career professional. Deadline for applications: midnight 3 November 2023 About Bernd Steinacher Bernd Steinacher was the Regional Director of the Verband Region Stuttgart with its directly elected the Regional Assembly. Mr. Steinacher...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/bernd-steinacher-fellowship-is-open-for-applications/feed/ 0 Call for papers: Should I stay or should I go https://www.eurometrex.org/call-for-papers-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/ https://www.eurometrex.org/call-for-papers-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/#respond Tue, 26 Sep 2023 12:36:26 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=6067 Deadline for applications: 15 October 2023 Should I stay or should I go: urban sprawl, density, and a new planning agenda for Europe From January to June 2024, Belgium will be presiding the Council of Ministers of the EU. During this presidency, perspective.brussels, the Brussels Planning Agency, organises a seminar on 29 and 30 May...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/call-for-papers-should-i-stay-or-should-i-go/feed/ 0 METREX network supports sustainable freight transport plan for Metropolitan City of Milan https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-network-supports-sustainable-freight-transport-plan-for-metropolitan-city-of-milan/ https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-network-supports-sustainable-freight-transport-plan-for-metropolitan-city-of-milan/#respond Thu, 07 Sep 2023 10:38:25 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=6037 The final event of a series during which METREX Members have been informing the Metropolitan City of Milan’s new sustainable freight transport plan (PULS) will take place in Milan on 5 and 6 October 2023. The Metropolitan City of Milan and a number of cross-sector partners are developing a new sustainable freight transport plan for...

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]]> https://www.eurometrex.org/metrex-network-supports-sustainable-freight-transport-plan-for-metropolitan-city-of-milan/feed/ 0 MECOG-CE Interreg project to strengthen metropolitan cooperation and governance in Central Europe https://www.eurometrex.org/mecog-ce-interreg-project-to-strengthen-metropolitan-cooperation-and-governance-in-central-europe/ https://www.eurometrex.org/mecog-ce-interreg-project-to-strengthen-metropolitan-cooperation-and-governance-in-central-europe/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 08:50:36 +0000 https://www.eurometrex.org/?p=5974 METREX is an Associated Partner of this new Interreg Central Europe project, which is led by Brno Metropolitan Area and which will focus on strengthening metropolitan cooperation and Governance in Central Europe. A new Interreg Central Europe project has launched that aims to identify the best tools, procedures and examples of good practices for strengthening...

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