PROXIMITIES at #EURegionsWeek 2024!

South-West Oltenia RDA represented PROXIMITIES at the European Week of Regions and Cities in Brussels, sharing insights on project goals and attending sessions on multi-level cooperation for improving quality of life in peripheral urban areas.

Italy hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

The Municipality of Reggio Emilia, hosted the final Stakeholder Group Meeting of the first semester. The meeting focused on Reggio Emilia’s vision for the “15-minute city” concept and roundtable discussion with stakeholders.

Ireland hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

The Southern Regional Assembly  hosted the first Regional Stakeholder Group meeting for  PROXIMITIES project on Wednesday, 25th September 2024 in Cork City.

Latvia hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

In September, the Riga Planning Region held its first LSG meeting for the PROXIMITIES project, focusing on improving service access in Dārziņi and Olaine through the “15-minute city” concept, generating strong interest and collaboration.

Youth Insights Drive PROXIMITIES Workshop in Varberg!

As part of PROXIMITIES, students from Varberg & Ferentino explored access to services in a workshop. They shared insights on community needs, contributing to a deeper understanding of service flows for sustainable urban planning across Europe.

Sweden hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On August 21st, Varberg's rural council met to discuss sustainable development in the peri-urban countryside, focusing on local services, transport, and community strengths, to enhance planning and update the rural strategy.

Manresa hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On July 23rd, Manresa hosted the first PROXIMITIES meeting, focusing on the Historic Centre and Fàbrica Nova. Attendees discussed challenges in mobility, housing, and social cohesion.

Hungary hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On July 9th, Veszprém held its first Regional Stakeholder Group meeting with 18 attendees. Discussions focused on defining peripheral areas, project challenges, and gathering feedback for future development using Proximity leverages.

Romania hosts first PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On June 20th, South-West Oltenia RDA held its first PROXIMITIES meeting, discussing strategies to integrate peripheral urban areas into regional policies.

Kick off of PROXIMITIES!

The PROXIMITIES project kicks off in Reggio Emilia, aiming to enhance livability and sustainability in Europe's peripheral urban areas.

First PROXIMITIES Masterclass!

PROXIMITIES project's first Masterclass in Reggio Emilia explored 'What re the Cities of Proximities?', showcasing the Proximity Landscape Assessment Tool (PLAT) tool for enhancing peripheral urban areas.