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Redeveloping the banks of the Haute Deûle
European Metropolis of Lille, France

Redeveloping the banks of the Haute Deûle

Transforming an industrial landscape into a sustainable green eco-district.

Digitalents Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland

Digitalents Helsinki

Developing the work life skills of young people in a modern and creative community.

Curitiba More Energy
Curitiba, Brazil

Curitiba More Energy

Investing in solar energy to build a sustainable future for the city.

Boosting energy efficiency
Metropolitan City of Turin, Italy

Boosting energy efficiency

Energy efficiency interventions for public buildings and lighting systems.

Uruguay Kitchen Program
Montevideo, Uruguay

Uruguay Kitchen Program

A food education program that promotes good health and wellbeing through citizen participation.

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)
Award
Greater Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki Region Infoshare (HRI)

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.

Disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation strategies for building resilient communities
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Albay (Province), Philippines

Disaster risk reduction and climate change adap...

The province of Albay in the Philippines has adopted strategies for disaster risk reduction (DRR) and climate change adaptation (CCA) to foster economic prosperity and keep its population safe.

Visionary Vancouver: creating a welcoming and sustainable place for all
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Vancouver, Canada

Visionary Vancouver: creating a welcoming and s...

The City of Vancouver has been awarded in 2012 the Guangzhou Award for Urban Innovation in recognition of its Greenest City and housing affordability initiatives.

Rio Operations Center
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Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Operations Center

The Rio Operations Center's responsibility is to control the city's daily operations, integrating several departments involved in Rio's routine; and to manage crisis and emergency situations.