Aarhus
With a population of approximately 367,000, Aarhus is Denmark's second-largest city and the fastest-growing in the country. Being a city of engaged citizens, innovative businesses and students from all over the world, Aarhus is driven by a strong sense of cooperation and social cohesion.
When it comes to sustainability and innovation, Aarhus is a key player. Indeed, the city has been following a climate strategy to become completely carbon-neutral by 2030. This action plan is made up of a range of specific action plans including energy, transport and mobility, buildings and city development and more.
Aarhus' efforts in decarbonisation were certainly recognised when the city was selected to participate in the SURF project. The initiative consisted of guiding city planners, to develop a vision and strategy pathway for sustainable urban freight. Aarhus also participates in the projects Interreg NSR Active Cities and Interreg NSR SHARE-North Squared.
Aarhus has also continued to embrace its spirit of cooperation by being a valued member of the POLIS Small and Medium Sized Cities Platform, which brings together a range of SMCs to engage in peer exchange and explore common solutions for shared challenges.
The city has also been active in POLIS Working Groups, where it engages in discussion on its areas of expertise, such as the role of public-private partnerships for the urban transport of the future.
Aarhus's vision for its city is that it remains a good city for everyone: a city on the move, a city that works together.
You can find out more on their website, or follow them on LinkedIn.
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