EUROCITIES annual report 2016-2017 MAKING . VISIONS FOR AN URBAN FUTURE

To mark 30 years of EUROCITIES, we published a collection of essays by young urban professionals. Our book ‘Making cities. Visions for an urban future’ comprises 30 thought-provoking essays by architects, urbanists, journalists and academics aged between 25 and 35. The book was presented at EUROCITIES 2016 in November 2016, and is available to order from the EUROCITIES office.

Visit http://bit.ly/2jqp6t8 to see the book online, or contact [email protected] to order your copy. 31 30 YEARS OF EUROCITIES EUROCITIES MEMBERS AND PARTNERS

on 31 December 2016 In 2016, EUROCITIES welcomed four new members: , , and ; cohesion policy regulations and four new partners: Guimaraes, Klaipeda, Kungsbacka and Lisburn and Castlereagh. for 2014-2020 include new EUROCITIES celebrates its EUROCITIES secretariat is th provision obliging member 30 anniversary, the network MEMBERS ASSOCIATED PARTNERS established in and states to invest a minimum now comprises 137 member AL GR BE , opened by Commissioner European Commission member cities from enlargement of 5% in integrated actions cities, 47 associated partners and AM HR BG Kardzhali Milan, responsible for holds first major urban countries are integrated in EUROCITIES membership for sustainable urban 7 business partners, representing AT * HU CH regional policy conference in Vienna rises to over 130 cities development 130 million citizens in 39 countries BA , IE CY Turkish Cypriot Community of EUROCITIES membership BE , Brussels Capital Region, Brussels , IS Reykjavik DE , * IT , *, , Milan*, , ES , San Sebastian BG , , Varna , , FI 1992 1998 2002-2004 2008 2013 2016 CH Geneva, Zurich LT FR Metropole, Brest Metropole Oceane, CY Nicosia LU Grand Reims, St. Nazaire, Tours CZ , Pilsen, LV GR Acharnes, Amaroussion, DE , , , , , NL , BrabantStad Metropolitan Area, HR , Dusseldorf, , am Main, , *, , IT Cesena, Pisa , , Kiel, *, , NO , LT Klaipeda , Munster, , Stuttgart, PL Bialystok, , Gdansk, , Lodz, NL , , Netwerkstad Twente 1986 1996 2002 2007 2013 2016 DK , , Poznan, Rzeszow, *, Wroclaw NO EE PT Braga, , PT Guimaraes EUROCITIES is EUROCITIES membership reaches over EU member states adopt launch of the Smart the Pact of Amsterdam ES *, , Gijon, , Malaga, RO Timisoara RU Barrier free city foundation , , Metropolitan Area, established by six responds to 85 cities as 15 new cities join the Leipzig Charter on Cities and Communities establishes a new Urban RS , SE , Linkoping, Nacka, Ronneby, SE , Malmo, *, Solna, Umea, Kungsbacka founding members: first European at EUROCITIES annual conference Sustainable European initiative, securing new Agenda for the EU FI , , , , , SK TR Besiktas, Beylikduzu, Beyoglu, Mezitli, Barcelona, , Commission in Barcelona Cities, laying the foundations resources to accelerate FR Angers Loire Metropole, , Grand Nancy, SI * Nilufer, Osmangazi, , Serdivan Grenoble Alpes Metropole, Metropole Europeenne TR , , Izmir, UK , Lisburn and Castlereagh, Preston, Frankfurt, , Milan consultation on for a new integrated urban the transformation de Lille , Lyon, Metropole*, Cote UA , , , and Rotterdam the urban agenda, policy in Europe of cities into energy d’Azur, , Rennes Metropole, St.Etienne Metropole, , UK , Birmingham*, Brighton & Hove, , ‘Towards an urban efficient, sustainable and FYROM , , , Leeds, , ASSOCIATED , , Newcastle/, agenda for the EU’ low carbon environments GE , BUSINESS PARTNERS ATOS, ENEDIS, GE Lighting, ENGIE, IBM, Kapsch, VEOLIA * executive committee members 3

CONTENTS

4 FOREWORDS

8 QUALITY JOBS AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

13 INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE AND CREATIVE CITIES

16 GREEN, FREE-FLOWING AND HEALTHY CITIES

20 SMARTER CITIES

22 INNOVATION AND URBAN GOVERNANCE

26 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

28 FORUM CHAIRS AND PRIORITIES

30 FAST FINANCIAL FACTS

31 MEMBERS AND PARTNERS 4 FOREWORDS

We have come a long way in 30 years: from six founding members in 1986 to 137 major cities and 47 partner cities today, representing an impressive 130 million citizens.

What is striking about EUROCITIES is that against the odds cities see the value of being part of a network, sharing expertise and ideas and coming together as a united ‘urban’ voice. In a period of tightened purse strings, political upheaval and growing disillusionment around Europe, this is testament to the importance of our network and the continuing need for cooperation between European cities. British colleagues tell us that now more than ever they value their involvement in EUROCITIES as they strive to position themselves as open, tolerant and diverse despite the Brexit vote.

It is with cautious optimism that I say we are well on our way to becoming the ‘go to’ urban network in Europe. Cautious, because there is much left to JOHANNA ROLLAND do. But optimistic, because cities are gaining new ground at European and MAYOR OF NANTES global level. The Urban Agenda for the EU is boosting the role of cities in EU AND EUROCITIES policy making, and our members are committed to ensuring its success. But we PRESIDENT 2015-2016 rely on strong engagement from our national and European counterparts too.

Over the past three decades we have witnessed a shift in the way cities are perceived. No longer part of the problem, we have become part of the solution. 5

One of the most enjoyable parts of my job is meeting the people I serve. In Ghent we have a number of successful approaches to connect with citizens. Like other city leaders around Europe, I understand their concerns, visions and expectations better than national and European leaders possibly could. That is why, at a time of growing Euroscepticism, political extremism and dissatisfaction, we are urging EU and national leaders to work with cities to ‘rethink’ Europe.

The open letter we issued at EUROCITIES 2016 Milan calls for a new governance model in Europe that is receptive and responsive to citizens’ concerns. As we often say, working with cities means working with citizens. So cities absolutely need to be part of this process. The Urban Agenda for the EU gives us the framework to cooperate more with the EU institutions and member states, so we need to make sure this delivers and that cities are seen as full partners.

We can’t deal with challenges like climate change, the refugee crisis and air pollution alone; we must work across borders and across levels of governance. Many of these issues are concentrated in cities, where solutions DANIËL TERMONT can be tested, refined and delivered. MAYOR OF GHENT With every crisis comes opportunities. There is a lot that cities can teach AND EUROCITIES PRESIDENT 2017-2018 Europe, and this is our chance to make it stronger, more relevant and legitimate. So let’s do this together. 6

It is fitting that the year of our 30th anniversary has been particularly ‘urban’. The Urban Agenda for the EU is an important milestone, which I hope will deliver a new kind of policy making with cities – and their citizens – at its heart.

Look also at the challenges facing Europe today. It is cities that have mobilised to receive and integrate thousands of refugees. Our ‘cities welcome refugees’ campaign highlighted the urgent need for more and direct funding and support to the local level. ANNA LISA BONI EUROCITIES The Paris Agreement came into force in October, setting out global climate goals. The SECRETARY GENERAL agreement explicitly recognises the role of local solutions. From cleaner transport and more energy efficiency to greener behaviour, it is cities that will make the difference. Transitioning to a circular economy has an important part to play, and is a priority for us in the run up to EUROCITIES 2017 Ljubljana and beyond.

We launched our dialogue with Commissioners Thyssen and Bien´kowska in February 2016, and look forward to continuing working together on implementing our Declaration on Work. And at EUROCITIES 2016 Milan we heard how cities are addressing the challenges and seizing the opportunities of the sharing economy.

Solutions to many of Europe’s problems can be found in cities. At our March 2017 Mayors summit and beyond, this is our chance to reinforce Europe together. 7

URBAN MOMENTUM IN 2016

The launch of the Urban Agenda for the EU through the Pact of Amsterdam in May 2016 represented an important boost for urban policy in Europe. The new agenda establishes a framework for greater cooperation between the EU institutions, member states and cities on issues of common concern. Many EUROCITIES members are already engaged in the urban partnerships established under the Urban Agenda for the EU, on issues such as the circular economy, jobs and skills and air quality. EUROCITIES is a formal partner in delivering the Pact and remains committed to making the Urban Agenda for the EU a success, together with our European and national partners. 8

QUALITY JOBS AND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

"The success of President Juncker’s jobs and growth agenda depends on the EU’s ability to capitalise on the potential of its cities. We confirm our political will and commitment to contribute our utmost to these goals."

DANIËL TERMONT MAYOR OF GHENT, EUROCITIES PRESIDENT 9

A BRIGHTER FUTURE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE

With millions of young people in Europe still without jobs, addressing youth unemployment remains high on local agendas. In February 2016, EUROCITIES politicians met European Commissioners Thyssen and Bien´kowska a year on from the launch of our Declaration on Work to discuss how to work together on issues relating to unemployment and job creation. We also joined forces with other European organisations in calling on the Commission to guarantee the funds to implement the Youth Guarantee in all member states, opening up new employment and training opportunities for young people. 10

KEEPING AHEAD OF THE SKILLS RACE

Our transitioning economies mean new ‘21st century’ skills are required, and cities are best-placed to identify mismatches, forecast needs, and shape policies and programmes that deliver results. At an event in Rotterdam in September 2016, EUROCITIES politicians explored ways to nurture skills development in cities. This has been a focus for EUROCITIES since the launch of our Declaration on Work, and the New Skills Agenda for Europe introduced in 2016 explicitly recognises the importance of cooperation between partners at local level to address skills gaps.

"It isn’t simply about investing in skills, it’s about investing in the right skills. As cities, we know where the gaps are and how to fill them, and by working with our national governments and the EU institutions we can ensure that policies to address skills shortages and unemployment really work." JOHANNA ROLLAND MAYOR OF NANTES, EUROCITIES PRESIDENT 2015-2016 11

QUALITY JOBS IN CHANGING ECONOMIES

The sharing economy brings new opportunities and challenges, and EUROCITIES members met in Milan for our annual conference in November 2016 to explore its impact in cities. This was a chance for cities to discuss how to strike the right balance between nurturing and regulating the sharing economy, in order to capitalise on its potential to deliver benefits to all citizens, not just a few.

We have also been monitoring trade deals such as CETA and TTIP to ensure that European standards for quality jobs and products are protected. In September and November 2016 EUROCITIES met Commissioner Malmström, responsible for the EU side of negotiations with the US on TTIP, to relay our concerns.

"Trade policy cannot just be about economic value. It must also be about the fundamental values that make up European identity, like respect for human rights, labour rights and the environment. COMMISSIONER MALMSTRÖM AT EUROCITIES 2016 MILAN 12

“In a crisis that has created tension and undermined Europe’s fundamental values, our cities have proven they can offer solutions and be frontrunners in promoting coexistence and mutual respect. ‘Solidarity Cities’ is our response and our joint call for the need for cities to have a recognised, stronger role in migration and refugee issues.”

GEORGIOS KAMINIS MAYOR OF ATHENS 13

INCLUSIVE, DIVERSE AND CREATIVE CITIES

CITIES WELCOME REFUGEES

Our open letter published on World Refugee Day in June 2016 was a call for a more humanitarian response to the refugee crisis. City leaders manage the arrival of thousands of newcomers every day with solidarity, humanity and dignity. They urgently need support for reception and integration measures, and we have been putting pressure on the EU institutions to grant cities direct access to funding. Our efforts are supported by a growing evidence base of reports and good practices, which made up our successful ‘cities welcome refugees’ campaign.

In October 2016 we launched the Solidarity Cities initiative in Athens, with the aim of building a network of cities to exchange experiences and to push for a fair distribution of responsibilities between EU member states in response to the continuing crisis. 14

INCLUSION THROUGH PROCUREMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

As major buyers of goods and services, public procurement is a useful tool for cities to achieve social and environmental objectives. EUROCITIES has been supporting members in navigating new EU procurement rules: at a seminar in Nantes in November 2016, cities explored ways to promote social responsibility through procurement.

Our members have also been sharing knowledge on successful policies for supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses, which is key to boosting employment and social inclusion in cities. 15

EMBRACING THE POWER OF CULTURE

Our Culture for Cities and Regions project is demonstrating the power of culture to drive economic development, urban regeneration and social inclusion. More than 100 cities and regions are benefitting from study visits and tailored coaching.

Culture plays an important role in integrating migrants and asylum seekers, and EUROCITIES is empowering cities to use culture for social inclusion, citizen engagement and public participation. 16

GREEN, FREE-FLOWING AND HEALTHY CITIES

IMPROVING LOCAL AIR QUALITY

Cities depend on EU and national legislation to improve local air quality, and throughout 2016 EUROCITIES has been pushing for more ambitious air quality measures, including through the National Emissions Ceilings Directive and more stringent vehicle emissions testing.

Promoting sustainable urban mobility is a major factor for cleaning up our air, and in 2016 a record 2,400 towns and cities participated in the EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK campaign, managed by EUROCITIES. Through the OPTICITIES and CREATE projects we have been helping cities make sustainable transport more efficient and convenient.

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“Air pollution is the most important environmental health problem in Europe and cities, where over 130 million European citizens live, are worst affected.”

ANNA LISA BONI EUROCITIES SECRETARY GENERAL

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LOCAL ACTION FOR GLOBAL CHANGE

The role of cities in delivering on global climate goals was officially recognised in the Paris Agreement reached at COP21 in December 2015, and local climate momentum has continued to grow. In September 2016, Nantes hosted the first Climate Chance summit for subnational actors, where participants endorsed the Nantes Declaration on Climate Change.

EUROCITIES continues to be part of the consortium managing the Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy initiative, which in 2016 launched its global dimension and expanded its scope to cover climate adaptation as well as mitigation. And through the Mayors Adapt initiative we organised a series of study visits for city experts on climate adaptation in 2016. 19

LOCAL ACTION FOR GLOBAL CHANGE MOVING TO CIRCULAR CITIES

Transitioning towards a circular economy will be crucial for making our cities more sustainable, reducing waste and emissions. EUROCITIES organised a major event on waste management in January 2016 to demonstrate the contributions cities can make to delivering on the EU’s Circular Economy Package. Our evidence feeds into negotiations on the package, expected to run into late 2017, when Ljubljana will host our annual conference on ‘circular cities’. 20

SMARTER CITIES

A CITY AND CITIZEN-LED AGENDA

Commissioner Sˇefcˇovicˇ described the EU executive as a ‘strong partner and ally’ for cities becoming smarter and more sustainable at a meeting with EUROCITIES politicians in Nantes in June 2016. We used the opportunity to push for a city and citizen-led smart city agenda.

EUROCITIES is supporting smarter cities through our involvement in a variety of EU-funded projects. These provide a framework for cities to network, learn from each other and compare progress. We showcased our smart city activities during a focus month in mid-2016 and at events throughout the year. “I can assure you that the European Commission is committed to being a strong partner and ally in realising your ambition to make your cities smarter, more sustainable, and more inclusive.”

COMMISSIONER SˇEFCˇOVICˇ NANTES, JUNE 2016 21

SHAPING THE FUTURE OF SMART CITIES

EUROCITIES gained new influence in the smart cities community in 2016 by taking the lead on the European Innovation Partnership action cluster on business models, financing and procurement. This enables us to contribute perspectives from our member cities into the European smart city agenda and get early intelligence on next steps. Our involvement in the Sharing Cities Horizon 2020 lighthouse project is enabling us to support the development of smart city solutions in six major European cities – and ensure the results are shared well beyond the participants. 22

INNOVATION AND URBAN GOVERNANCE

GROWING URBAN MOMENTUM

EUROCITIES has been advocating for an urban agenda for more than two decades, and the launch of the Urban Agenda for the EU in May 2016 represented a boost for urban issues. We played a crucial role in shaping the urban agenda, and we now have a central position in its governance and delivery.

Urban momentum went global in October 2016 with the UN’s New Urban Agenda, and EUROCITIES was at the launch at Habitat III in Quito to explore how to link the global and EU agendas for stronger, more resilient and competitive cities. 23

“I believe that the European Union is actually stronger if we involve cities in the design and implementation of EU policies.”

COMMISSIONER CRET¸U BRUSSELS, FEBRUARY 2016 24

BETTER URBAN GOVERNANCE

Throughout the year we have been monitoring the implementation of the urban dimension of EU Structural and Investment Funds in cities. Our secretary general, Anna Lisa Boni, is part of the high level group on the simplification of structural funds, with the aim of making it as convenient as possible for cities and final beneficiaries to access and use them.

We have also secured funding to carry out further research into the various governance models of metropolitan areas, which will help build our evidence base as we move towards a new round of negotiations on cohesion policy instruments in the coming years. 25

CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT

Faced with growing disillusionment, Euroscepticism and the rise of political extremism, EUROCITIES mayors urged EU and national leaders to work with cities to reconnect with citizens and create a stronger, more democratic European Union. Our open letter on ‘rethinking Europe’ was published at our annual conference in November 2016, inviting leaders to a ‘Mayors summit on the future of Europe’ in March 2017.

Social innovation, co-creation and citizen engagement have been central to our work throughout the year, and we continue to build evidence for the links between cities and citizens through our policy and project activities. “Cities can be partners in turning our European governance model around, working from the bottom up to find solutions that actually deliver.”

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS

ON 1 DECEMBER 2016 DANIËL TERMONT KARIN WANNGÅRD MAYOR OF GHENT MAYOR OF STOCKHOLM (PRESIDENT) (VICE PRESIDENT)

HANNA GRONKIEWICZ-WALTZ BURKHARD JUNG MAYOR OF WARSAW MAYOR OF LEIPZIG (TREASURER) (SECRETARY) 27

ADA COLAU JOHN CLANCY DARIO NARDELLA ZORAN JANKOVIC´ MAYOR OF LEADER OF MAYOR OF MAYOR OF BARCELONA BIRMINGHAM FLORENCE LJUBLJANA

GIUSEPPE SALA JOHANNA ROLLAND AHMED ABOUTALEB MICHAEL HÄUPL MAYOR OF MAYOR OF MAYOR OF MAYOR OF MILAN NANTES ROTTERDAM VIENNA 28

FORUM CHAIRS IAN WARD TANJA WEHSELY AND PRIORITIES DEPUTY LEADER, COUNCILLOR, BIRMINGHAM VIENNA

ON 1 DECEMBER 2016 CULTURE ECONOMY priorities: priorities: • responding to demographic • job creation and skills change and new expectations • support for innovation and • new role for local cultural start-ups administrations • entrepreneurs and SMEs • new forms of non-financial • city attractiveness and support to local cultural branding strategies organisations • sharing economy 29

ABDELUHEB CHOHO MARY-ANN SCHREURS EVGENI KRUSSEV LAIA ORTIZ CASTELLVÍ DEPUTY MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR, DEPUTY MAYOR FOR SOCIAL AMSTERDAM EINDHOVEN SOFIA RIGHTS, BARCELONA

ENVIRONMENT KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY MOBILITY SOCIAL AFFAIRS priorities: priorities: priorities: priorities: • sustainable, • smart cities strategy • urban dimension • urban poverty and inequality affordable energy and implementation of EU transport • affordable housing • circular economy • governance with citizens strategies • promoting inclusive labour • healthy, green cities and urban stakeholders • accessibility markets • standards and • decarbonisation • quality employment interoperability, and data • multimodality • access to social rights • digital access • social sustainability • reception and integration of refugees 30 FAST FINANCIAL FACTS 2014-2016

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* projected results 31 EUROCITIES MEMBERS AND PARTNERS on 31 December 2016 In 2016, EUROCITIES welcomed four new members: Braga, Kiel, Leeds and Stuttgart; and four new partners: Guimaraes, Klaipeda, Kungsbacka and Lisburn and Castlereagh. MEMBERS ASSOCIATED PARTNERS AL Tirana GR Athens BE Kortrijk, Ostend AM Yerevan HR Zagreb BG Kardzhali AT Vienna* HU Budapest CH Lausanne BA Banja Luka, Sarajevo IE Dublin CY Turkish Cypriot Community of Nicosia BE Antwerp, Brussels Capital Region, Brussels City, IS Reykjavik DE Bremen, Hagen Ghent* IT Bologna, Florence*, Genoa, Milan*, Palermo, ES Fuenlabrada, San Sebastian BG Burgas, Sofia, Varna Rome, Turin, Venice FI Sipoo CH Geneva, Zurich LT Vilnius FR Amiens Metropole, Brest Metropole Oceane, CY Nicosia LU Luxembourg Grand Reims, St. Nazaire, Tours CZ Brno, Pilsen, Prague LV Riga GR Acharnes, Amaroussion, Heraklion DE Berlin, Bonn, Chemnitz, Cologne, Dortmund, NL Amsterdam, BrabantStad Metropolitan Area, HR Rijeka Dresden, Dusseldorf, Essen, Frankfurt am Main, Eindhoven, Rotterdam*, The Hague, Utrecht IT Cesena, Pisa Hamburg, Karlsruhe, Kiel, Leipzig*, Mannheim, NO Bergen, Oslo LT Klaipeda Munich, Munster, Nuremberg, Stuttgart, PL Bialystok, Bydgoszcz, Gdansk, Katowice, Lodz, NL Almere, Groningen, Netwerkstad Twente DK Aarhus, Copenhagen Lublin, Poznan, Rzeszow, Warsaw*, Wroclaw NO Stavanger EE Tallinn PT Braga, Lisbon, Porto PT Guimaraes ES Barcelona*, Bilbao, Gijon, Madrid, Malaga, RO Timisoara RU Barrier free city foundation Murcia, Seville, Terrassa Metropolitan Area, RS Belgrade, Novi Sad SE Karlstad, Linkoping, Nacka, Ronneby, Zaragoza SE Gothenburg, Malmo, Stockholm*, Uppsala Solna, Umea, Kungsbacka FI Espoo, Helsinki, Oulu, Tampere, Turku, Vantaa SK Bratislava TR Besiktas, Beylikduzu, Beyoglu, Mezitli, FR Angers Loire Metropole, Bordeaux, Grand Nancy, SI Ljubljana* Nilufer, Osmangazi, Pendik, Serdivan Grenoble Alpes Metropole, Metropole Europeenne TR Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, Konya UK Derry, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Preston, de Lille , Lyon, Nantes Metropole*, Nice Cote UA Kharkiv, Kyiv, Lviv, Odessa Wolverhampton d’Azur, Paris, Rennes Metropole, St.Etienne Metropole, Strasbourg, Toulouse UK Belfast, Birmingham*, Brighton & Hove, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, FYROM Skopje ASSOCIATED London, Manchester, Newcastle/Gateshead, GE Tbilisi Sheffield, Sunderland BUSINESS PARTNERS ATOS, ENEDIS, GE Lighting, ENGIE, IBM, Kapsch, VEOLIA * executive committee members 1, Square de Meeûs B-1000 Brussels tel +32-2-552.0888 [email protected] www.eurocities.eu @EUROCITIEStweet