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  • Ljubljana announced Hosting City of Urban Future 2026

    Ljubljana will host the Urban Future 2026 event, focusing on sustainable city transformations. Celebrated for its green initiatives and citizen-centric urban planning, the Slovenian capital aims to inspire CityChangers from Europe and beyond to create livable, eco-friendly cities.

  • Comeback Cities and Green Revolutions: Urban Future 2025 Spotlights Transformation

    Urban Future 2025 in Łódź gathers 2,000 urban innovators from over 120 cities, driving discussions on city transformation. The event promotes green urbanism, equity, and collaboration, showcasing successful city changes while empowering local communities to create sustainable, people-centered environments.

  • From Cars to Community - Cugir's Urban Transformation Journey

    At the Urban Future Conference in Poland, Cugir's Mayor Adrian Teban highlighted the town's transformative "Just Streets" project, shifting from car-centric to people-first urban planning, showcasing a model for sustainable mobility and urban development applicable to Romanian cities and beyond.

  • Urban Future Unveils Inspiring Programme

    Urban Future 2025, set for May 21-23 in Łódź, Poland, will gather 2,000 urbanists and leaders to address city challenges through 250 speakers and dynamic sessions. The event emphasizes action-driven solutions for better, more sustainable urban living.

  • Łódź Prepares To Host The Better-Cities Event

    The vibrant city of Łódź is set to take center stage from May 21-23, 2025, as it hosts Urban Future 2025 (UF25) – Europe’s most prominent gathering of innovators and change-makers dedicated to building sustainable cities. In preparation for the main event, Polish urban innovators are already mobilizing.

  • Urban Future 2024 is a wrap!

    Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam successfully concluded with a focus on climate adaptation, social inclusion, and bold leadership. The City’s F*ckUp Show featured inspiring stories of failure and resilience from notable figures. Attendees explored sustainable initiatives on field trips. Next stop: Łódź 2025, promising innovation and collaboration for sustainable urban development.

  • Groene Stad Challenge editie 2023 Hoofddorp en Nijeveen kampioen vergroenen

    Hoofddorp and Nijeveen crowned champions of the 2023 Green City Challenge for their successful efforts in urban greening. The analysis revealed a stagnation in overall greening, but highlighted the potential for increased green spaces in cities and towns. The challenge will continue with a new format focusing on climate adaptation, health, and biodiversity.

  • Urban Future in Rotterdam Celebrates Ten Years of Inspiring Sustainable Urban Enthusiasts

    Urban Future 2024 celebrates the tenth anniversary of the conference with 2,000 attendees from 50 countries. City leaders learn from Rotterdam's journey towards sustainability while discussing the crucial role of cities in climate adaptation. The launch of "The CityChangers Cookbook" inspires to make a difference in their own communities.

  • One week until Urban Future 2024

    Urban Future 2024 conference in Rotterdam is just one week away, bringing together changemakers, urban enthusiasts, and city leaders. The event at Rotterdam Ahoy boasts 270 speakers, 100 partners, 65 sessions, 35 field trips, and 20 side events. Media representatives can sign up for interviews with Europe's top mayors, urban planners, and sustainability experts.

  • Media accreditation for Urban Future is open!

    Media accreditation is open for Urban Future 2024 in Rotterdam, the leading event for sustainable cities. Opportunities for journalists, bloggers, and podcasters to cover the event and engage with urban change-makers. Free media passes available, media partners wanted, and support offered for content creation. Opening press conference on June 5 in Rotterdam Ahoy.

  • Will you join Urban Future again?

    Media representatives are invited to join Urban Future in Rotterdam from June 5-7 for an inspiring event on sustainable cities. Accreditation is open for journalists, bloggers, and more. Media passes are available, and partnerships with media outlets are welcome. Contact Head of Communications Lisa Gatterbauer for more information.

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