 | About EUKN EUKN facilitates the exchange of demand-driven knowledge and experience on
urban issues. EUKN aims to support policy makers and practitioners across Europe
in developing effective urban policy and to promote the vitality of Europe’s
towns and cities. 15 EU Member States, EUROCITIES, the URBACT Programme and the
European Commission participate in the EUKN project.
E-library
The main component of EUKN is the on-line database, the European urban e-library. In order to fill the e-library, each of the 15 Member States has established a National Focal Point. The National Focal Point is responsible for collecting relevant knowledge at national level and making it available to EUKN. EUROCITIES, the network of major European cities, different DGs within the European Commission and associated networks of researchers and practitioners also provide EUKN with knowledge. In this way, EUKN links existing local, regional, national and European networks on urban policy. Available knowledge and experience on EUKN.org
The EUKN e-library currently provides knowledge on six urban policy areas: The e-library contains four types of documents:
The EUKN e-library offers demand-driven knowledge. Feedback from EUKN users
is therefore essential. You are kindly invited to
share your comments, questions and
suggestions with us.
EUKN does more…
Besides the e-library, you can find an overview of urban news and meetings on the EUKN website. The national and European meetings organised by EUKN are announced on the website as well. EUKN compiles monthly thematic Research & Practice Reviews and sends out occasional e-alerts!, which reach over 20,000 urban professionals. EUKN Secretariat
The EUKN Secretariat is responsible for the day-to-day management of EUKN and the maintenance of the EUKN website. The EUKN Secretariat is housed at the Nicis Institute in The Hague, the Netherlands. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our staff. EUKN's definition of urban policy
All EUKN partners have jointly formulated a common definition of urban policy. "Urban policy is multidisciplinary and constantly adjusting itself to new demands. Cities as focus of modern society are socially, culturally and economically dynamic entities. Successful urban policy integrates multiple domains: relevant domains are labour market, spatial planning, housing, environmental sustainability, safety, mobility, economy, culture, and social inclusion policies. The main focus of effective urban policy is life and functions in urban areas. Effective management of urban policy is marked by good governance. Increased citizen and civil society participation, as well as cooperation between local authorities and municipalities are an indispensable part of urban policy. The main challenges posed by urban policy are to create cities that are inclusive, attractive, safe and offer opportunities for all." |
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