Tools & Resources
How to Use the Urban Summit Brussels App
Master the Urban Summit Brussels app to navigate sessions, network with attendees, and personalise your schedule. Your digital companion for the summit.
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20 articles on Urban Summit Brussels.
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Tools & Resources
Top Urban Data Tools for Planners
Discover the essential urban data tools that planners use to analyze cities, from GIS and remote sensing to real-time dashboards and participatory platforms, with practical examples and pricing.
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Case Studies
Copenhagen's Bike Highways: A Model for Europe
Copenhagen's network of bike highways has transformed urban mobility, reducing car dependency and improving public health. This article explores how the Danish capital built its cycle superhighways and what European cities can learn from its success.
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Case Studies
Superblocks: Barcelona's Success Story
Barcelona's superblocks model reclaims streets from cars, reduces pollution, and boosts public space. This article explores the design, results, and lessons for cities like Brussels.
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Policy Explainers
Brussels Mobility Plan: What You Need to Know
An in-depth look at the Brussels Mobility Plan (Good Move), its key measures, impact on residents, and how it fits into the city's broader urban transformation.
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Policy Explainers
The EU Green Deal and Its Impact on Cities
An in-depth look at how the European Green Deal is reshaping urban policy, funding, and infrastructure across EU cities, from mobility to buildings and climate adaptation.
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Climate Adaptation
EU Funding for Climate Adaptation Projects
A comprehensive guide to European Union funding mechanisms for climate adaptation projects, covering LIFE, Horizon Europe, ERDF, and more, with practical tips for urban applicants.
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Climate Adaptation
Flood-Resilient Urban Design: Lessons from Copenhagen
Copenhagen's innovative cloudburst management plan offers a blueprint for cities worldwide. This article explores how green roofs, parks, and streets double as flood infrastructure, providing lessons for urban resilience.
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Mobility
Pedestrianization: Economic and Health Benefits
Pedestrianization boosts local retail sales, reduces pollution, and improves public health. Evidence from Brussels, Paris, and New York shows car-free zones increase foot traffic and property values while lowering healthcare costs.
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Mobility
Mobility-as-a-Service: The Brussels Pilot
Brussels pilots a Mobility-as-a-Service platform integrating public transport, shared bikes, e-scooters, and car-sharing, aiming to reduce car ownership and congestion. This article examines the pilot's design, partners, pricing, challenges, and lessons for other cities.
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Urbanism
How Green Roof Policies Are Transforming Cities
Green roof policies are reshaping urban landscapes across Europe and North America. This article examines how cities like Brussels, Toronto, and Copenhagen are using legislation to turn barren rooftops into living ecosystems that manage stormwater, reduce energy costs, and improve air quality.
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Urbanism
Tactical Urbanism: Low-Cost, High-Impact Interventions
Tactical urbanism uses low-cost, temporary changes to transform public spaces quickly. From parklets to painted intersections, these interventions test ideas before permanent investment. Learn how cities like Brussels are embracing this approach.
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