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Paris Housing Policy: Can the City Unlock the Homes It Already Has

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Paris is tackling its housing crisis not only by building more homes, but by changing how the existing housing stock is used. From vacancy taxes and tourist-rental restrictions to office conversions and public acquisitions, its experiment asks how far a city can regulate housing use without undermining the private rental market.
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Urban Light Pollution: How Cities Can Balance Safety, Nature and the Night Sky

Artificial light at night supports urban safety and mobility, yet excessive and poorly designed lighting affects ecosystems, sleep, energy use and the visibility of the night sky. This article examines the pace of light pollution, its consequences in Europe, and three possible approaches to designing safer and more sustainable urban lighting.
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From Granada to Every European City: iQuantum, Built to Test and Scale Urban Innovation Across Europe

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Granada is positioning artificial intelligence as a key tool for urban innovation, with iQuantum providing a real-world environment to test, demonstrate and scale AI solutions for cities. In this partner interview, Vito Episcopo, Deputy Mayor of Granada, discusses the city’s AI strategy, its innovation ecosystem, and opportunities for collaboration between European cities.
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​Cycling Infrastructure in the Western Balkans: Why Streets Must Work for People, Not Cars

Cycling is increasingly recognised as one of the most effective investments in sustainable urban mobility, yet cities across the Western Balkans continue to struggle with car dependency and limited cycling infrastructure. In this interview, one of Serbia's leading cycling advocates discusses the progress being made, the political and cultural barriers that remain, and why cycling infrastructure in the Western Balkans is essential for healthier, more liveable and more resilient cities.
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Urban Tree Planting: A Community Solution for Healthier Cities

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As cities become hotter and more densely populated, trees are no longer just an aesthetic feature but an essential part of urban infrastructure. This article explains why urban tree planting matters for public health, climate adaptation and community engagement, while introducing Serbia's "Plant Your Shade" initiative.
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