European Observatory for City Centers
Inscriptions to the new European Observatories Webinars and replays of the past ones
Launch of the European Observatory for City Centers in Strasbourg
Following the organization of the 2nd Biennial of the European Forum in 2022 during the French presidency of the Council of the European Union, the decision was made to create the European Observatory on City Centers in collaboration with the 19 delegations.
This Observatory will be presented alongside the seven different thematic that have been taken on: City center management and its tools, Environment and urban life, Commercial and artisanal diversity and markets, Logistics and last-mile delivery, Culture and events, Urban planning and mobility in the city center, Housing and its evolutions.
The launch of the European Observatory is the occasion to bring together elected representatives, city officials as well as researchers in order to encourage the exchange of knowledge and best practices when it comes to revitalizing our European city centers.
NEWS OF EUROPEAN CITY CENTERS
LATVIA – Gulbene’s Eco-Friendly Container Nursery Unveiled
A new environmental attraction in Gulbene, Latvia, features a container nursery for observing young pine trees. Developed by Carbon Less Future Ltd and supported by the local municipality, this innovative…
EUROPE – Urban Design and Mobility, Insights from Berlin and other European cities on sustainable transportation
Dr. Peter Berrill’s study, featured in Transportation Research Part D, investigates the relationship between urban design and mobility habits in Berlin and 18 additional European cities. The findings demonstrate that…
EUROPE – The EU’s NetZeroCities boosts support for 25 cities aiming for climate neutrality by 2030
The EU’s NetZeroCities platform has announced further support for 25 cities striving to become climate neutral by 2030. These cities are part of the EU Cities Mission and will collectively…
ESTONIA – Revitalisation of the city center is in order
Tallinn’s Deputy Mayor, Madle Lippus, advocates for revitalizing the city center to prevent its decline, emphasizing the need for infrastructure projects. Key focuses include improving access to the city center…
SPAIN – Valencia the green capital
Valencia, known for its sunshine, has been named Europe’s Green Capital, praised for its 5 million square meters of green space and the accessibility of nature to its residents. Winning…
ROMANIA – Bucharest, the « rising star » of capitals
Bucharest, Romania, is gaining popularity among tourists, earning the nickname “new Berlin” due to its beautiful architecture and vibrant city center. With a bustling nightlife and affordable options, it’s becoming…
FRANCE – First webinar for the European Observatory for Downtown management
The European Observatory for City Center, launched by Centre-Ville en Mouvement in February 2024 at the European Parliament, held its first online conference on April 3rd, focusing on governance and…
SLOVENIA – Revitalization for Ptuj’s City Center
In this town in eastern Slovenia, after years of renovations to the city center financed by national, local, and European funds, culture has been restored as the central element of…
CZECH REPUBLIC – A no-traffic city center for a quieter city
Inside the Czech capital, authorities have made the decision to limit the automobile traffic for all vehicles (except for residents, taxis, and all other vehicles that possess an authorization). Prague’s…
ITALY – A car-free city center for Milan
Milan, the capital of fashion, is at a crossroad concerning pollution. As we are facing more and more issues having to do with climate change, a decision has to be…
FRANCE – A new way to think local stores in Vitry-le-François
In this municipality, the initiative consists in gathering several little businesses within the same commercial premises. The main goal is to encourage small businesses to take a chance to open…
GERMANY – A new face for German city centers
As it is the case in most city centers across Europe, there is a need to adapt to the changes following the pandemic which fueled the development of e-commerce amongst…
FRANCE – Music and urban poetry in downtown Saint-Brieuc!
Located in Brittany, Saint-Brieuc is a mid-sized city with more than 45 000 inhabitants.Music boxes installed in the streets of Saint-Brieuc surprise passersby! They are the work of the multidisciplinary…
PORTUGAL – Book Fair: a way to enhance the revitalization of Coimbra’s City Center
The Municipality of Coimbra is developing and implementing a strategy to revitalize the historic city center, organizing dynamic and attractive cultural events for all age groups and different audiences. The…
15th stop : Lienz in Austria !
For the past decade, this small town of Tyrol has been emerging as an active regional center. Thanks to several development groups and a clever combination of planning and urban…
NETHERLANDS – In Rotterdam, discover the city of tomorrow up in the air!
What solution to face the scarcity of urban space and climate change? To this question, the city of Rotterdam answered with the Rooftop Walk: a promenade on several rooftops of…
The European Quote
Our Forum at a glance…
Our association of elected and deputies Centre-Ville en Mouvement is pleased to give you the brand new program of the 2nd European Forum on City Center.
This new program is born thanks to our reflections and based on our various trips and discoveries within the European member’s states.
LET’S MEET UP IN STRASBOURG !
European Tour of City Centers !
Nothing is more relevant than travels and video’s capture to see what is happening in Europe! During two months, two members of our Team have left Paris to discover stunning cities and meet officials and actors of city centers all around European Union!
During this huge trip, they had the great opportunity to exchange on good practices regarding city center’s management !