[ad_1] European cities are increasingly becoming more pedestrianised and bike-friendly. Does this have an economic cost or is it a win-win situation? From Oslo to Helsinki, the list of cities…
Tag: Sustainable city
Urban heat islands: What are they and how can we combat them?
[ad_1] This deadly warming phenomenon impacts three-quarters of Europeans. Ever noticed that it tends to be far hotter in cities than the countryside? This is because of the urban ‘heat…
Forgotten spaces: The hidden green oases of Naples
[ad_1] In a city that suffers from a chronic lack of green areas, some are turning to old forgotten spaces to give people a breath of fresh air. Naples’ historical…
Where in Europe has free public transport?
[ad_1] Montpellier in southern France is set to introduce free public transport. It will become the largest French metropolis to introduce such a scheme. From the end of this year,…
Sweden’s timber city erects skyscraper made entirely from wood
[ad_1] Between the towering trees of Sweden’s Bothnian coastline, a new skyscraper is bucking the trend of the traditionally carbon-heavy construction industry. The 20-storey, 75-metre-high Sara Cultural Centre – named…
This French city is introducing free transport
[ad_1] Montpellier in southern France is set to introduce free public transport. It will become the largest French metropolis to introduce such a scheme. From 21 December 2023, local residents…