POCACITO - regional capital

Copenhagen/Malmô

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:39:08 +0000

Overview:

A transboundary regional capital and metropolis on the Baltic Seas:

Both Copenhagen and Malmô are aiming to further incorporate sustainability into their urban development. The two cities have already built a strong economic relationship with one another in the Øresund Region.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Denmark/Sweden

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Copenhagen/Malmô Initial Assessment Report

Copenhagen/Malmô Workshop Report

Copenhagen/Malmô Strategy Paper

Copenhagen/Malmô Final Conference Poster

Background:

The Copenhagen Stock Exchange marks the city as a major financial centre in Northern Europe and has been identified as one of the richest cities in the world. The capital of Denmark has invested strongly in both urban and cultural development, seeking to be carbon neutral by 2025. The building of the Øresund Bridge has allowed the city to develop a strong partnership with Malmô, Sweden and its surrounding province, so named the Øresund Region. Malmô, a once-deteriorating industrial centre, is redesigning itself to become an eco-city with the goal of running on only renewable energies by 2030.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

Copenhagen, while already a leader in sustainable mobility, faces ongoing challenges adapting mobility programmes to increasing urban sprawl. Malmô faces social segregation challenges. Because both cities lie on the coast, the risk of rising sea levels and climate change impacts are further challenges.

Population:

1 543 908

Current Initiatives:

Copenhagen is meeting the challenge of its expanding population by initiating an ambitious new sustainable urban development project- Nordhavn. The Sustainia Guide for Copenhagen further outlines urban planning strategies to allow the city to be carbon neutral by 2025. Malmô is undergoing a major urban development project in its Västra Hamnen neighbourhood. Called the City of Tomorrow, Västra Hamnen is the first district in Europe that has declared itself to be carbon neutral. Among the city’s various other projects, the Fullriggaren urban development project will comprise Sweden’s largest collection of energy-efficient buildings combining passive and low-energy housing.

Area:

3 188.00km²

IVL Svenska Miljoeinstitutet AB (IVL) and Aarhus Universitet (AU) will be will coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Copenhagen and Malmô stakeholders.

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By Fc Nikon. ("Tivoli Copenhagen"). [CC-Attribution]

City challenges:

Barcelona

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:10:08 +0000

Overview:

A regional capital, port city, and strong economic centre on the Mediterranean coast:

Barcelona is a vibrant economic and cultural centre in Europe committed to becoming the global model of a Smart City as it combats urban development challenges related to climate change and population density.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Spain

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Barcelona Initial Assessment Report

Barcelona Workshop Report

Barcelona Strategy Paper

Barcelona Final Conference Poster

Background:

The coastal capital of Barcelona has made a name for itself as a world leader in tourism, entertainment, fashion and commerce. The city is currently facing particularly significant economic challenges from the global financial crisis but continues to be an important economic centre and transport hub in Europe. It is the 6^th most populous metropolitan area in Europe and remains a world renowned cultural destination.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

As a coastal city, Barcelona is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels, climate change and water stress. Its high population density - one of the highest in Europe - also magnifies the local heat island effect which causes an array of health and environmental challenges.

Population:

3 218 071

Current Initiatives:

Barcelona is ambitious to become the world model of a Smart City. To this end, its Barcelona Smart City programme targets lighting, energy, water, district heating and cooling, transportation, zero emissions mobility and open government. The high technology zone 22@ and Mobile World Capital are just some of the many additional projects taking place in Barcelona. The city also holds the annual World Smart Cities Congress.

Area:

101.90km²

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Barcelona stakeholders.

Unemployment rate:

21.70%

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By Bernard Gagnon. ("Sagrada Familia 01"). [CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0]

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Lisbon

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:06:41 +0000

Overview:

A dominant coastal capital and port city on the West Atlantic:

Lisbon is a major European economic centre that faces a series of urban development challenges that may increase in intensity with the effects of climate change.

Country:

Portugal

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Lisbon Initial Assessment Report

Lisbon Workshop Report

Lisbon Strategy Paper

Lisbon Final Conference Poster

Background:

A major European port city, Lisbon holds its own as a strong economic hub in the European Union – specifically in the financial, commerce, media, trade (Lisbon is the second-largest container port on the Atlantic coast) and tourism industries. It is among the oldest cities in the world and is thus a cultural and historical capital. The age of the city, however, creates some structural challenges to urban development and lying on the coast poses increasing vulnerabilities to the city.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

The way Lisbon’s municipal peripheries were planned has comprehensive urban development impacts today. These structural problems stem from the rapid growth of urban areas that spill beyond municipal boundaries as well as insufficient coordination among municipalities. As a coastal city, Lisbon is also more susceptible to rising sea levels and the impacts of climate change.

Population:

2 042 477

Current Initiatives:

Lisbon participates in the Connected Urban Development (CUD) initiative which harnesses information and communication technologies in order to increase urban infrastructure efficiency and reduce carbon emissions. The BIP / ZIP (Lisbon Priority Intervention Neighbourhood / Priority Intervention Zone) programme is another important initiative that seeks to bolster municipal partnerships and local projects to strengthen social ties and territorial solidarity within neighbourhoods.

Area:

84.80km²

Inteligencia em Inovacao, centro de inovacao associacao privada sem fins lucrativos (INTELI) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Lisbon stakeholders.

Unemployment rate:

12.70%

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By Aubry Françon. ("View of the Alfama quarter in Lisbon, Portugal"). [CC-BY-SA-3.0]
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By Miguel. ("Rua Augusta Lisbon"), [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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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]

POCACITO - regional capital

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By Fc Nikon. ("Tivoli Copenhagen"). [CC-Attribution]

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By Bernard Gagnon. ("Sagrada Familia 01"). [CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0]

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By Aubry Françon. ("View of the Alfama quarter in Lisbon, Portugal"). [CC-BY-SA-3.0]

By Miguel. ("Rua Augusta Lisbon"), [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons

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

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