Eurotowns CAPTURE
Networking for Small and Medium Sized Cities The Eurotowns network • Established in 1991 (RE joins the network in 1997) • towns and cities with populations between 50,000 and 250,000. • There are around 20 towns and cities • 11 Countries covered by the network MEMBERS: Eskilstuna, Gävle,Girona, Hasselt, Heraklion, Jerez de la Frontera,Jyväskylä,Kavala,Leeuwarden,Manresa, Mikkeli,Mölndal,Reggio Emilia,Sabadell,Schiedam, Sundsvall,Ulm,Varberg,Vigo Mission & Aims • To develop a network of vibrant, inclusive and sustainable medium sized European cities acting as catalysts for urban innovation, creativity and renewal • To establish and promote a distinctive policy agenda for Europe’s small and medium sized cities • To create a forum for partnership working and collaboration • To organise a programme of activities supporting its policy agenda • To facilitate access to funds for network activities The needs to establish links and connections : • Affirm strongly that Small and Medium sized cities play significant European economic and social impact. • There is the need to ensure that this the voice of small and medium sized cities is spoken and their needs are properly reflected in the development of European legislation. • Networking practice at this level allows for the reinforcement of European Cohesion Working for MSC… Means finding ways to support cities in implementing the European Lisbon-Gothenborg Strategy. The networks supports the exchange of experiences, the establishment of working groups in different thematic areas. Reference to Territorial Agenda / Leipzip Charter combining competitiveness and sustainable urban development urban Quality Leipzip Charter Europe’s wealth, innovation potential, creativity and talent is largely located in a range of urban areas that are increasingly well- connected to each other and with the global economy at large - by air, fast rail connections, road and advanced information technology.
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