New Medina, developing new towns in South-Mediterranean countries
As city populations are growing rapidly, the need for sustainable and practicable urban planning becomes more important. The project New Medina focuses on the creation of new towns in four Mediterranean countries: Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Italy and France. Through the exchange of experiences and know-how, the network aims to facilitate local authorities and communities in seeking sustainable solutions for urban planning challenges. The project is part of the CIUDAD programme, launched by the European Commission.
Integrated planning strategies for new towns in and outside the EU
With the motto “from pilot towns to sustainable cities” New Medina strives to develop urban planning projects which can serve as models for other towns. To disseminate their knowledge, the network organises expert panels, seminars, workshops, communication campaigns and study visits. In addition, it conducts research and sets up local teams to generate sustainable approaches. All these initiatives aim to improve urban planning in European, but also in North African towns. When it comes to urban planning, energy efficiency, sustainable economic development, good governance and stimulating social cohesion are important factors. The project has a timeframe of three years and is based upon the following key objectives:
- promoting integrated approaches- strengthening technical and professional skills of the local teams;
- setting up local strategies for the environment- developing technical skills of the green professions;
- setting up a network of exchange of good practices;
- promoting communication between towns;
- shaping communication tools and documentation on many themes.
The CIUDAD programme, promoting sustainable solutions in EU and ENPI countries
The New Medina project is financed by the CIUDAD
(Cooperation in Urban Development And Dialogue) programme, launched
by the European Commission. The programme stimulates knowledge
exchange among the EU and its partner countries of the
Neighbourhood region (ENPI region). In this context, the
involvement of local actors is important, especially the way
governance is organised in countries. The overall budget of the New
Medina project is €710.000,-. Among the towns and cities of
Algeria, Egypt, Morocco, Italy and France, other partners are
involved such as ENTP (European New Towns Platform), the Lazio
region in Italy and Touiza Solidarité, a network organisation of
Mediterranean countries in Marseille.
Contact details
ENTP
Pascaline Gaborit
Rue du Canal 63-65, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Tel: +3222179742 Fax: +3222179748
E-mail: info@newtowns.net
Syndicat d'agglomération nouvelle de Marne-la-Vallée / Val
Maubuée
Charlotte Dessandier
5 place de l'Arche Guédon, 77200 Torcy, France
E-mail: c.dessandier@san-valmaubuee.fr
Touiza Solidarité - Mohamed Khandriche
16 rue Beauvau, 13001 Marseille, France
Tel : +334 91 33 15 02
Fax : +334 91 33 15 03
E-mail: touiza.solidarite@wanadoo.fr
Al Omrane - Jallal Mohamed
Rue Moulay Ali Chérif ang. rue Youssef Bentachfine, 10000
Rabat, Morocco
Tel : +212 37 76 14 60
Fax : +212 37 76 76 73
E-mail: jmjallal@yahoo.fr
Document type
Practice
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