[apologies for cross-postings]
At a time when a
significant number of European countries are facing severe economic problems,
the civic initiative 'No Economic
Recovery Without Cities', developed under the spirit of the
United Nations “World Urban Campaign” (http://www.unhabitat.org/categories.asp?catid=634 ), arrives as a challenge to artists, businessmen, researchers
and professionals who ‘work with cities’, as well as institutions and
communities, to think collectively about the significant role cities play
in the social and economic development of Europe.
The first step of this
‘civic challenge’ was the creation of a Facebook Group (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=141669395860771&ref=ts ) meant to be the “meeting point” to share innovative experiences
(‘good practice’) in different aspects of urban policy/ planning under the
following thematic issues: (1)Urban Space, (2) Arts & Culture, (3) Mobility,
(4) Environment & Green Spaces, (5) Climate Change, (6) Ageeing.
The goal of the Group is to inspire other experiences, deepen the
dialogues between diverse communities and stimulate collective learning in order
to ensure that the role and dynamic nature of cities in
Join the Project today and send your civic
contribution!
'No Economic
Recovery Without Cities!' Civic Campaign
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/group.php?gid=141669395860771&ref=ts