EUKN - European Urban Knowledge Network - Building Sustainable Urban Communities

Building Sustainable Urban Communities

Introduction

The study focuses on the mobility and diversification of population in three large urban areas of the EU (Berlin, Brussels and London) and their impact on the provision and delivery of services by local authorities.

Description

The aim of the research is to improve understanding of the patterns of mobility in three large EU cities and analyse the implications of residential turnover for the effectiveness and responsiveness of services provided at local level. This study also aims to identify and address the factors contributing to the balanced and sustainable development of urban communities and to the successful tapping of the potential of deprived city neighbourhoods. It does so by looking at the services local authorities provide to their populations and at how changing local demands are influencing provision and its cost.

Methodology

This report is based on the research carried out by Berlin, Brussels and London under the URBACT funded study "Building Sustainable Urban Communities".

EU involvement

This research was supported by the European Regional Development Fund, under the URBACT programme.

Conclusions

Working transnationally has contributed towards joint reflections on the issue of population mobility and on the role that European, national and local regeneration initiatives can play, by drawing on concrete local experience.
The study facilitated an exchange of ideas and experience on specific topics related to the issue of population mobility in the three partner countries.
The study aims to lead to improved policy delivery and local service provision in the partner cities, as well as to the identification of transferable best practice.

Contact info

URBACT Secretariat
http://www.urbact.org/tools/contact

Publication date

01/12/2005

Cities

Berlin, Brussels and London

Links

URBACT

Building Sustainable Urban Communities, final report (PDF, Eng, 310 KB)

Document type

research

Themes

Urban Policy > Transport and infrastructure > Services & amenities

Keywords

Amenities