POCACITO - inland

Litoměřice

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:47:04 +0000

Overview:

A small city and regional inland centre in central Europe:

A city known for its beauty, artisans, and architecture, Litoměřice faces new challenges in transitioning to a post-carbon city.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Czech Republic

Region:

inland

Reports:

Litoměřice Initial Assessment Report

Litoměřice Workshop Report

Litoměřice Strategy Paper

Litoměřice Final Conference Poster

Background:

Litoměřice, nicknamed the Garden of Bohemia, sits at the intersection of the rivers Elbe and Ohře, and has been an artistic and cultural centre for centuries. Formerly a port town, the small city today has transitioned to a service and commerce economy. Along with the many villages that make up the surrounding region, Litoměřice faces pressures to enhance mobility options and transition to lower-carbon forms of energy.

City size:

small city

Challenges:

Large coal plants still consume the majority of primary energy in Litoměřice, posing energy security, climate and air quality challenges. The need for enhancing mobility has been identified by the local government as there are plans to expand tram track construction. These challenges are largely representative for the region.

Population:

25 517

Current Initiatives:

Litoměřice is a member of the World Health Organisation’s European Healthy Cities Network since 2000 and has further focused on health by releasing an annual Health and Quality of Life Plan. Furthermore, the city recently released a strategy plan for development between 2012 – 2030 focused on: a) economy, business, and tourism; b) regional development, transport and housing; c) social development, health, and education; c) energy independence and emissions reductions; and e) quality of life and city organisation.

Area:

17.99km²

Univerzita Karlova v Praze (CUNI) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Litoměřice stakeholders.

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By Miaow Miaow. ("Litoměřice from Radobyl"). [Public domain]

Zagreb

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:56:08 +0000

Overview:

A historical inland centre in southeast Europe:

Zagreb, a major economic entity in both Croatia and Eastern Europe, boasts a rich history dating back to Roman times. Today, it faces urban development challenges, particularly mobility, as it continues to develop its modern identity.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Croatia

Region:

inland

Reports:

Zagreb Initial Assessment Report

Zagreb Workshop Report

Zagreb Strategy Paper

Zagreb Final Conference Poster

Background:

Zagreb is the political as well as economic capital of Croatia, offering all of the culture of a modern cosmopolitan city while serving as the source of most of the nations’ profits. A major transport hub at the intersection of Southeast Europe, the Mediterranean and Western Europe, Zagreb is a significant international node and likely to remain an important urban city for years to come.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

In 1945, Zagreb was made the capital of Croatia in response to its population boom following the Second World War. This explosion caused urban sprawl and the demand for rapid housing development which happened quickly, stressing the transportation and general urban infrastructure. Mobility is thus one of the prominent issues in Zagreb.

Population:

790 000

Current Initiatives:

Zagreb has created strategies like its City of Zagreb Development Strategy to address its mobility challenges. Zagreb also participates in partnerships with other European cities, namely the CH4LLENGE project, which improves sustainable urban mobility planning. Numerous pieces of legislation further advocate for the use of alternative methods of transport including public transportation, cycling and walking.

Area:

649.00km²

Unemployment rate:

6.20%

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By Alistair Young. ("National Theatre in Zagreb"). [CC-Attribution]

City challenges:

Milan/Turin

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:10:09 +0000

Overview:

Regionally cooperating inland cities in Northern Italy:

Milan and Turin, both essential economic powerhouses of Italy, are proud of their continued innovative spirit to address local issues along with their magnificent cultural and historical riches. Addressing emerging development challenges is essential to maintaining the health of these strategic cities.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Italy

Region:

inland

Reports:

Milan/Turin Initial Assessment Report

Milan Workshop Report

Turin Workshop Report

Milan Strategy Paper

Turin Strategy Paper

Milan Final Conference Poster

Turin Final Conference Poster

Background:

Not only is Milan an international icon of fashion and design but it also serves as the industrial, commercial and financial heart of Italy. The city’s post war economic boom attracted people the world over, making the Milan of today truly international. The city of Turin joins Milan and Genoa to create the famous “industrial triangle” of Italy, itself playing a major economic role for the country, most notably as the “Automobile Capital of Italy.”

City size:

mega-metropolitan area

Challenges:

Milan’s post-war economic boom created massive suburban sprawl and the realities of de-industrialization, gentrification and urban decay indicate that future development plans must take action to resolve these issues. Turin also took part in this boom and faces similar urban development challenges.

Population:

5 511 793

Current Initiatives:

In recent years, massive urban renewal projects have transformed former industrial areas into modern financial and residential districts in Milan. Regeneration projects such as CityLife continue to reshape the city as we know it. Turin’s Urban Recovery Programms (PRU), among others, renew publicly owned neighbourhoods suffering from urban decay, taking important steps to improved urban development.

The first workshop results for Milan can be found here.

Area:

311.93km²

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Milan and Turin stakeholders.

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("Milan Duomo Monument Italy Architecture Cowntown") [ Public Domain CC0]

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By Miaow Miaow. ("Litoměřice from Radobyl"). [Public domain]

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By Alistair Young. ("National Theatre in Zagreb"). [CC-Attribution]

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("Milan Duomo Monument Italy Architecture Cowntown") [ Public Domain CC0]

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