For and from citymakers around the globe

The central idea of these roundtables is to engage a frank dialogue between the municipality and its citizens and to stimulate imaginative and innovative actions by senior officials.

A municipal programme renting empty, privately owned homes to vulnerable groups excluded from the housing market.

Increasing green infrastructure in Greater Manchester to help stop the effects of climate change.

The project aims to provide low-carbon power supply for public buildings and their neighbourhoods.

The city government of Jakarta has developed a comprehensive urban plan to revitalize the historic neighborhood of Kota Tua in an inclusive and participatory way.

In 2010, the cities of the Helsinki Metropolitan Area began sharing public data for anyone to use freely. These open datasets, available through a web platform (www.hri.fi), make it possible for citizens to develop applications and follow public decision making.