IURC North America
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IURC North America matches European cities with Canadian and US cities as partners, tackling similar sustainable urban development and innovation challenges. The project facilitates knowledge-exchange through a combination of online tools and face-to-face support such as study visits, participation in thematic and networking events or capacity building. IURC cities enjoy a full range of benefits including:
“IURC will support city-to-city and networking activities of key sustainable development topics in line with the New Urban Agenda and the European Green Deal. Looking forward to continue our successful cooperation!”
– ANA GUALLARTE, FPI PROGRAMME MANAGER-EU DELEGATION CANADA
IURC NA Pairings and Trios
IURC NA Recap 2021-2023
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Transforming Urban Public Space: Addressing Climate Change, Accessibility, and Social Inclusion
Among the more problematic effects climate change imposes on urban planners are the challenges of creating and re-purposing public spaces that mitigate urban heat islands and alleviate threats from intense rain…
IURC NA- Mannheim Green Urban Transformation
18 – 20 September 2023 On the 18th-20th of September, a cohort of 14 IURC cities gathered in Mannheim, Germany, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge for a green,…
IURC NA- Baltimore Urban Regeneration & Economic Development for Social Inclusion Event
10 – 12 May 2023 On 10th-12th May, a cohort of 21 IURC cities gathered in Baltimore, USA, to create professional connections and networks while facilitating knowledge sharing on Urban Regeneration and…
Master Class Series Nature-Based Solutions
Our webinar series, Nature Based Solutions, brings together a cohort of IURC cities and metropolitan areas in a peer-to-peer learning environment to discuss and share challenges and best practices related to…
Master Class Series Renovation Wave
Our webinar series, Renovation Wave, brings together a cohort of IURC cities and metropolitan areas in a peer-to-peer learning environment to discuss and share challenges and best practices related to the…
Master Class Series Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport
Our webinar series, Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport, brings together a cohort of IURC cities and metropolitan areas in a peer-to-peer learning environment to discuss and share challenges and best practices…
Join the IURC NA Thematic Clusters
The IURC NA Thematic Clusters bring together small peer groups from cities facing similar sustainable urban development challenges in a collegial environment where they can share and learn great ideas, best practices, successful pilots, new policy frameworks, and innovative solutions from one another. If your city is interested in learning and transferring knowledge please register.
Mobility & Transport:
Technology and policies aiming at emissions reduction and energy efficiency related to transport. Micro mobility and low emission zones.
Education, Jobs & Skills
Urban regeneration, entrepreneurship, and innovation centers. Green economy and social inclusion.
Renovation Wave – Energy Efficiency in Buildings
Retrofitting, green energy for buildings, and equity considerations in climate change planning.
Circular Economy and Waste Management
Circular Economy frameworks & policies and cities supporting circular business practices.
