FORTHCOMING Highlighted at Journées Européennes de la Mobilité in Strasbourg

FORTHCOMING was represented in Strasbourg during the Journées Européennes de la Mobilité 2024. Eurocities contributed to the panel discussion “Proximity-city: how far from reality?”, which brought together experts from leading European research institutes and public authorities. The session explored the practical implementation of proximity-based planning and the evolving concept of the 15-minute city.

Photo credits:  JEMS

Speakers included:

• Benjamin Büttner – Researcher, Technical University of Munich

• Justine Gangneux – Project Coordinator, Eurocities

• Maïke Puhe – Researcher, Karlsruhe Institute of Technology

• Maud Renon – Deputy Director of Mobility, Eurométropole de Strasbourg

• Maria Schnurr – Senior Researcher, RISE Research Institutes of Sweden

• Pieter Faber – Head of Europe Office, Cities Northern Netherlands

The event provided an opportunity for cities and public institutions to exchange perspectives on accessibility, mobility transitions, and citizen-centred planning.

• Where: Strasbourg

• When: 16–17 May 2024

• Target audience: City representatives, public authorities

• Link: https://www.cerema.fr/fr/actualites/retour-journees-europeennes-mobilite-strasbourg-2024-focus