Open Commons Linz

Open Commons Linz

1. Context

The capital of the State of Upper Austria is located in the heart of Europe. With approximately 195,000 inhabitants, Linz is Austria’s third-largest city.

"Bal à Fives" of Lille

"Bal à Fives" of Lille

1. Context

Fives, a former working class neighbourhood in the eastern part of Lille centre, can be defined as traditional and cosmopolitan. Since the end of industrialisation, Fives has been a neighbourhood in full renewal.

Twinning for a culture of sustainability, Hannover

Twinning for a culture of sustainability, Hannover

1. Context

Hannover, the capital of Lower Saxony with about 520,000 inhabitants, is amongst the top 15 cities in Germany. It is a "green city" with the largest urban forest in Europe and numerous green spaces on the banks of the Leine river.

Culture, gastronomy and sustainability in Floriánopolis

Culture, gastronomy and sustainability in Floriánopolis

1. Context

Florianópolis is the capital of the state of Santa Catarina in the south of Brazil. An international tourist destination, the island and small part of the continent boast over 100 unique beaches that attract half a million visitors every year.

EThekwini Inanda heritage route

EThekwini Inanda heritage route

1. Context

EThekwini Municipality is located on the east coast of South Africa in the Province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). The Municipality spans an area of approximately 2297 km2 and is home to 3,5 million people.

The "Mediterranean Diet" project in Chefchauen

The "Mediterranean Diet" project in Chefchauen

1. Context

The city of Chefchauen was founded in 1471 in the province of the same name and is located in northern Morocco in the Tanger-Tetouan-Al Hoceima region (formerly the Tanger-Tetouan region until 2015).

Strategy "Culture for a sustainable growth of Cesis"

Strategy "Culture for a sustainable growth of Cesis"

1. Context

Cēsis is a small town of 16,000 inhabitants located in the north of Latvia. Surrounded by rural areas and natural parks, its economy is based mostly on food production, retail and small industries (manufacturing, transport).

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

Busan historic downtown culture cluster 'TOTATOGA’

1. Context

Busan is the 2nd largest city in Korea. The old downtown of Busan, located in the Jung-gu District, has been playing a valuable role in facilitating foreign cultural exchanges since its port opened in 1407.