The document discusses the European Union's plans to promote sustainable urban development through regional policy initiatives. It outlines 7 main activities: 1) Incorporating an urban dimension in future cohesion policy by better aligning it with Europe 2020 objectives. 2) Evaluating the past URBAN II program and learning from successful local-ownership projects. 3) Analyzing future challenges for European cities through a "Cities of Tomorrow" initiative. 4) Supporting the URBACT II network of 255 cities. 5) Developing a Reference Framework for Sustainable Cities. 6) Following up on territorial cohesion through programming and policy coordination. 7) Aligning future cohesion policy with the Europe 2020 strategy goals of smart, sustainable and inclusive growth
1. Promoting sustainable urban development in Europe DIRECTORATE-GENERAL FOR REGIONAL POLICY Directorate for Policy Development Merja Haapakka
2. Overview of main activities: 1. Urban dimension in the future cohesion policy 2. Ex-post evaluation of URBAN II 3. Cities of tomorrow 4. URBACT II and Regions for Economic Change 5. Reference Framework for Sustainable Cities 6. Follow-up on the Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion 7. Future cohesion policy – alignment with Europe 2020 strategy
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