 | French presidency of the European Union: "Cities forum" (Forum des villes) in Montpellier 27-08-2008 On the occasion of its presidency of the European Union, France has decided
to stress the importance of “sustainability and solidarity in our cities”.
Following the meeting of the ministers responsible for housing, cohesion and
urban development, which will take place in Marseilles on 24, 25 and 26
November, 2008, it is organizing on 2 and 3 December, 2008, in Montpellier, a
Cities Forum (Forum des villes) where several hundred European players in urban
policy (elected representatives, experts, representatives of associations and
professional organizations) will come together and discuss the operational
implementation of the Leipzig Charter.
Ten or so workshops will be offered: a first series will focus on the theme
of the “city accessible to all” and address the issues of governance and citizen
participation as a main thread ; a second session will present innovative tools
and practices serving an integrated approach of urban development.
The Cities Forum will bring together several hundred European players in
urban policy : elected representatives, experts, representatives of associations
and professional organizations. Without overlooking the necessary adaptation to
climate change, the Cities Forum will initiate a common reference and
tool-building process for action towards sustainable European cities and their
social cohesion.
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