Thematic Workshops
Based on the results of the demand survey, URBAN MATRIX organised thematic workshops, offering transferable examples of best practice and facilitating mutual learning between city practitioners and researchers. Six thematic workshops have been held. You can find more information by clicking on the links below.
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Final Seminar: Defining priorities for the “sustainable city” of the future
19 Oct 2010The last URBAN MATRIX Workshop took take place in Stockholm on the 25th of November 2009, in combination with the Annual Conference of EUROCITIES “EUROCITIES 2009: Urban Challenges – Sustainable Solutions”.
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Thematic Seminar 5: Public-Private Partnerships & Sustainable Urban Development
19 Oct 2010In our last URBAN MATRIX Survey (2008), Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) came out as the top theme in which cities require knowledge. Therefore, this fifth thematic workshop held om 27/28 of April 2009 in Malmo focused on this theme, paying special attention to the environmental and sustainable development implications of such partnerships.
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Thematic Seminar 4: Energy management for Sustainable Cities
19 Oct 2010The fourth URBAN MATRIX workshop held in San Sebastian on the 4th and 5th of December 2008 focused on energy management techniques and strategies to support cities in fighting climate change.
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Thematic Seminar 3: Information and Participation for Sustainable Urban Development: support tools for effective decision-making and citizens’ participation
19 Oct 2010The third URBAN MATRIX workshop focused on various strategies and practical instruments available for cities which can be used to support informed and participative decision-making.
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Thematic Seminar 2: Sustainable Development & Urban Transformation
19 Oct 2010In Amsterdam on 6 & 7 December 2007, the second URBAN MATRIX workshop focused on transformation of urban areas such as former industrial zones into revitalised, attractive urban spaces.
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Thematic Seminar 1: Spatial Planning & Sustainable Urban Development
19 Oct 2010The first URBAN MATRIX workshop focused on spatial planning and sustainability, looking on what is planned in spatial plans, and why.
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Thematic Workshops