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Smart Regions
Is it possible to prevent a flood?
In partnership with the European Commission
Can floods be prevented? In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit a village in the Elbe river basin, where flooding is becoming more extreme due to climate change, to learn first-hand about flood control measures co-funded by the European Union.
The Road To Green
How do you create a truly green city?
In partnership with The European Commission
How green is your city? With the title of European Green Capital 2027 soon to be awarded, The Road to Green takes you to Lisbon, Portugal and Lahti, Finland to discover urban solutions to our environmental challenges.
The Road To Green
Permeable soils and giant tunnels: Lisbon is becoming a ‘sponge city’
In partnership with The European Commission
Lisbon has invested €250 million in a major drainage plan that combines large-scale infrastructure with green solutions to reduce flood risks and position the city as a European leader in climate resilience.
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Business Line
Uzbekistan’s New Urban Development
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan breaks ground on “New Tashkent,” a visionary urban project designed to house 2 million people and become a regional hub for innovation, sustainability, and smart infrastructure.
Smart Regions
Bolhão Market: ambitious renovation safeguards cultural identity
In partnership with the European Commission
The Bolhão market reopened in 2022 after four years of construction works. The renovation has achieved its goal: the structure is functional and modern, all the while fully respecting the original architecture.
Lifestyle
Ankara's 'Modern Republic Capital Heritage' has been accepted onto the UNESCO Tentative List
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy announced that Ankara has been accepted into the UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List as an example of modern urbanisation and planned urbanisation.
My Wildest Prediction
By 2080, 90% of global population will live in cities, says urbanist
According to global urbanist Greg Clark, 55 years from now, the world’s population will have peaked, and nearly all of it will be living in cities. But what challenges will this bring? And what are the possible solutions?
EU Decoded
Noise pollution directive: a far cry from effective
High noise levels have a significant impact on the health of Europeans, especially those living in urban areas. A recent study by the European Court of Auditors drew attention to the risks of neglecting this type of pollution that contributes to premature deaths.