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IURC Final event

International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) is set to host its Final Event on 24 October 2023. As participants from around the globe convene, the event promises a rich discourse on urban and regional development.   The Committee of the Regions' venue will see insights from high-ranking European Commission officials. The day's core discussions will revolve around pivotal themes: the...

IURC NA & LA Annual Event in Brussels 2023

IURC North America (NA) and Latin America (LA) have organized an event in combination with the Annual IURC Global event to take place in Brussels on October 23-24th, 2023. Cities, Metropolitan Areas, and Regions participating in the IURC NA and LA geographical areas will present the highlights of their participation in the program, lessons learned, and aspirations for the future...

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 events and flooding while positively impacting communities.   In this session, we will learn from three different projects.   - The Moakley Park Vision Plan, presented by the City...

Webinar #18 “Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy”

The webinar "Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to provide practitioners and policy-makers with concrete examples from relevant case studies on Cultivating Urban Resilience through Co-creation and Storytelling: Case Studies from Medellín, Colombia – Lecco, Italy. Space The...

Curious minds for a stronger Europe

Do you have a curious mind that is ready to be challenged and inspired? Would you like to share your insights  on international cooperation projects that your city, agency or region is working on? The International Urban and Regional Cooperation Programme’s EU Regions Week workshop may just be the event for you! Regions and cities participate in diverse local, national,...

Webinar 17. Bilbao’s Post-industrial Transformation: A Blueprint for Urban Rebirth”, on September 26th, 2023

The webinar "Bilbao’s Post-industrial Transformation: A Blueprint for Urban Rebirth" organized by the International Urban and Regional Cooperation Latin America (IURC-LAC) Programme sougth to delve into the urban regeneration and transformation process of Bilbao, highlighting key strategies, challenges, and successes. Through expert insights and discussions, participants gained a comprehensive understanding of the Bilbao model and its relevance to urban development....

Green Urban Transformation

IURC NA, in partnership with the City of Mannheim, will host from the 18-20th of September 2023, the Green Urban Transformation event in Mannheim, Germany. Approximately 15 representatives from Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Poland, Canada, and the US, will gather to discuss the challenges and solutions for a sustainable green urban transformation in their cities. You may find the full...

Tackling Urban Heat Islands & Extreme Temperatures: How Cities are Implementing Climate Shelters and other solutions

Because of climate change, intense heat waves are becoming increasingly frequent and intense. They are exacerbated by urban heat islands – a phenomenon that occurs when an urban area is much hotter than the surrounding undeveloped areas (i.e. too much concrete, too few trees!). This webinar will feature presentations from experts with the City of Boston and the Barcelona Metropolitan Area sharing specific solutions that they are...