Sustainable urban development in the EU

Question 1

What is SUD about and why do we need this objective?

Answer 1

environmental, economic, social and cultural aspects are all important for success in urban development to tackle challenges (demographics, job creation, etc.)

Question 2

EU approach to SUD

Answer 2

Hnadbook of SUD Staategies (2020)

ERDF investments

Question 3

ERDF 2014-2020

Answer 3

5% ERDF for urban authorities

Question 4

ERDF 2014-2020

Answer 4

cohesion policy support to integrate territorial development

8% ERDF to sustainable urban development

Question 5

URBACT

Answer 5

ERDF funded

helps cities to develop prgmatic and holisitc solutions that are new and sustainable

exchange of good practices (experiences, innovations, etc.)

operations have to involve actors from at least three participating countries, at least two of which have to be beneficiaries from MS

Question 6

The EU Urban Agenda general

Answer 6

launched 2016 with the Pact of Amsterdam

promote cooperation between MS, cities, the EC and other stakeholders to stimulate growth, liveability, and innovation

Question 7

Political scope of EU Urban agenda

Answer 7

better regulation
better funding
better knowledge