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Funding opportunities: DUT Call 2023 – mobility, circularity, and energy

Stephen Gallagher — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:23:54 +0000

DUT Call 2023 People-centred urban transformation The DUT Call 2023 is co-funded by the European Commission under Horizon Europe. On a global level, the call is part of the Mission Innovation (MI) call series, i.e. MICall23. The purpose of the call is to support transnational research and/or innovation projects addressing urban challenges to help cities...

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War prompts update on Wrocław 2050 strategy

Metrex — Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:19:52 +0000

In March this year, the City of Wrocław shared its 2050 foresight strategy which predicts social, economic and spatial development over the next 30 years. Wrocław explains below why, in light of the war in Ukraine, they have revised this strategy and issued a supplement to the report, analysing the potential long-term impact. The Russian...

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Towards a Metropolitan Vision for Europe 2050 – October update

Metrex — Wed, 12 Oct 2022 20:25:50 +0000

Europe is confronted by unprecedented social and physical change. From climate adaptation to energy production, productivity to inequality, the challenges we face seem insurmountable. Prompted by an invitation from EU Commissioner for Cohesion and Reform Elisa Ferreira to rethink our approaches to these issues, METREX, is developing a uniquely metropolitan-level solution to a prosperous, safe...

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ESPON STISE findings: Keeping the Eurodelta metropolis accessible and attractive to live in

Metrex — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:54:19 +0000

METREX-supported ESPON project results explore to what extent the Strategic Urban Region of the Eurodelta (SURE) is moving towards greener mobility. Research carried out for ESPON– on which METREX was an Observer –has identified four effective cross-border policy measures and a clear approach on how the mobility of both people and goods in the Eurodelta...

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Committee of the Regions adopts draft opinion on sustainable and smart mobility strategy

Stephen Gallagher — Thu, 06 May 2021 14:58:48 +0000

The European Committee of the Region’s (CoR) commission for Territorial Cohesion Policy and EU Budget (COTER) adopted two draft opinions during its meeting on 23 April. METREX and its Members actively contributed the metropolitan dimension to the second of two draft opinions, which is on the sustainable and smart mobility strategy of the EU. Robert...

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