Enhancing competitiveness and attractiveness of cities and regions
European cities and regions attract investment and employment by offering economic opportunities and a high quality of life. Cities and regions can do a lot to improve their attractiveness and competitiveness and, thus, to contribute to economic growth and more and better jobs.
Key Words
ICT e-services / public services, urban transport / traffic management, connectivity / interoperability / transport security, integrated transport & mobility planning, clean urban transport, integrated tourism, cultural heritage, cultural infrastructure, cultural services, integrated urban - rural development, polycentricity, labour market and demographic change, labour market and migrants, governance and partnership / cooperation networks, institutional learning / policy development.
Summary/Overview
Areas of Intervention
- Developing polycentric settlement structures and territorial cooperation
- Addressing the territorial effects of demographic and social change on urban and regional development
- Capitalising on cultural resources for more attractive cities and regions
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