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The image shows a group of around 20 people posing for a photo at a professional event, likely related to the Interreg Europe PROXIMITIES project, as indicated by the banners in the background. The group is a mix of men and women in business casual attire, standing and sitting in two rows in a formal setting with stone architecture, flags, and presentation screens, creating a collaborative and official atmosphere.
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PROXIMITIES Stakeholders Gather in Waterford city!

Stakeholders met in Waterford for the second PROXIMITIES meeting, sharing updates, good practices, and tools to support sustainable, connected, and liveable urban places across Ireland’s Southern Region.
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A photo collage of a PROXIMITIES project meeting in Varberg, Sweden. Participants sit around a table with laptops, fruit baskets, and EU flags. Cinnamon buns are served. The Interreg Europe and PROXIMITIES logos appear at the bottom.
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Varberg Explores Ideas for Inclusive Placemaking

On April 3, Varberg hosted meetings exploring lessons from Manresa, Ireland, and Latvia via the PROXIMITIES project, focusing on culture, placemaking, and citizen dialogue to shape more inclusive, sustainable peri-urban communities.
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Screenshot of a virtual meeting with multiple participants in small video tiles along the right-hand side. Two presentation slides are visible. The first slide is titled "Southern Region of Ireland" and includes bullet points on: Area: 29,590 km² Population: 1.7 million Urban Centres: Cork City (222,526), Limerick City (102,287), Waterford City (60,079) Settlement pattern includes a mix of large towns, smaller towns, and villages National context highlights Ireland’s population growth and targets for
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Virtual visit to Cork and Riga!

On 1 April, PROXIMITIES hosted a virtual study visit previewing upcoming visits to Cork and Riga, featuring good practices on regeneration, mobility, housing, and citizen participation from the Southern Region and Riga Planning Region.
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A group of PROXIMITIES project partners from across Europe pose together outdoors during a study visit to Manresa, Spain. They stand on a rural path with green fields, a large tree, and a historic building in the background under a partly cloudy blue sky. Interreg Europe and PROXIMITIES logos appear in the bottom-left corner.
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Manresa Hosts First PROXIMITIES Interregional Study Visit

Manresa hosted the first PROXIMITIES study visit, where partners explored strategies to revitalise peripheral urban areas through site visits, good practices, and peer learning focused on mobility, public space, and inclusive regeneration.
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A speaker stands at the front of a room pointing toward a presentation slide on a screen during a Riga Planning Region Working Group meeting. Attendees are seated in rows facing forward. The setting is a restored wooden building with high ceilings and natural light. The PROXIMITIES and Interreg Europe logos appear in the corner.
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Riga Planning Region Working Group Explore PROXIMITIES

Riga Planning Region’s Working Group met on March 14 to explore spatial planning topics and how PROXIMITIES supports inclusive, sustainable development in peripheral urban areas through the 15-minute city model and local good practices.
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A collage of two meeting photos. The top shows a group seated around a conference table, with three women standing and speaking at the front. The bottom shows a larger group in a U-shaped setup, engaged in discussion with microphones and laptops, and plants in the center. Both settings are professional and well-lit, with EU project materials visible.
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South-West Oltenia Engages Stakeholders in PROXIMITIES

RDA South-West Oltenia held two key PROXIMITIES events in March to boost stakeholder engagement and internal collaboration, sharing project progress, good practices, and insights from Reggio Emilia and the European Week of Regions and Cities.
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PROXIMITIES Showcased at Association of Irish Regions event

The PROXIMITIES project was proudly showcased by our Irish partner, the Southern Regional Assembly, at the Association of Irish Regi
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A group photo of eight people in a modern space with yellow pendant lights. Below, a meeting in a conference room where a woman presents a slide on a large screen, with attendees seated around a table using laptops and taking notes.
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Varberg Engages Stakeholders to Improve Peri-Urban Areas

On January 29, 2025, the Municipality of Varberg held meetings with internal and external stakeholders to discuss improving peri-urban areas. Key topics included sustainable mobility, public services, and land use challenges.
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A Virtual Visit to Manresa!

On 20th January, PROXIMITIES partners and stakeholders virtually explored Manresa, Spain, in a preparatory study visit. The session showcased innovative strategies and good practices, setting the stage for the in-person visit in March.
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Southern Regional Assembly members sitting in Assembly Chamber watching PROXIMITIES presentation
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PROXIMITIES presented to Southern Regional Assembly Members

At the December meeting, the Southern Regional Assembly explored the PROXIMITIES project. Presentations highlighted its goals, alignment with regional policies, and tools to improve accessibility and urban quality in peripheral areas.
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Italy Hosts Second PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On 3rd December, the Municipality of Reggio Emilia held its second  Stakeholder Group meeting. The meeting brought together representatives from the Municipality and local stakeholders to discuss strategies for creating a "City of Proximity.
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PROXIMITIES stakeholders from the Riga Planning Region discuss a presentation on "PROXIMITIES Olaine" in a meeting room. The screen displays project visuals, and the table holds coffee cups, water glasses, and notebooks.
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Latvia hosts second PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On 26th Nov 2024, Riga Planning Region held its second PROXIMITIES meeting in Olaine, Latvia, discussing planning challenges, public space improvements, and the need for community infrastructure to support social interaction across all ages.
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PROXIMITIES Online Matchmaking Workshop!

On Wednesday, 20th November 2024, the PROXIMITIES project held a highly engaging and interactive Online Match
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PROXIMITIES Featured at Interreg Europe Urban-Rural Workshop

The PROXIMITIES project was showcased by the Southern Regional Assembly at an Interreg Europe Policy Learning Platform workshop on urban-rural connections.
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Stakeholder group in Veszprém listening and watching PROXIMITIES presentation
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Hungary hosts second PROXIMITIES Stakeholder Group Meeting

On Nov 14, the Veszprém PROXIMITIES team held its 2nd stakeholder meeting, updating stakeholders on project progress, the Landscape Report, and PLAT tool.
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South-West Oltenia Regional Development Agency Represents PROXIMITIES at the European Week of Regions and Cities
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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.
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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.
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PROXIMITIES PLAT workshop Southern Region of Ireland
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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.
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PROXIMITIES 1st Stakeholder Group Meeting Latvia
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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.
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Youth Insights Drive PROXIMITIES Workshop in Varberg
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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.
| By Project PROXIMITIES