The European Urban Charter II

At its Plenary Session in Strasbourg (France), the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities of the Council of Europe adopted the European Urban Charter II: Manifesto for a new urbanity.

The European Urban Charter II – Manifesto for a new urbanity complements and updates the original Congress contribution and proposes a new approach to urban living, urging European countries to build sustainable towns and cities. The Manifesto aims to establish a body of common principles and concepts enabling towns and cities and their inhabitants to meet the current challenges facing urban societies. It is an invitation to local authorities, in all their diversity and on the basis of shared European values, to implement the principles of ethical governance, sustainable development and greater solidarity in their public policies. This Manifesto conveys an ambitious and demanding message to all those involved in urban development.  

Tjeerd Deelstra acted as a consultant during the preparation of the Manifesto.

The document is available in 5 languages through the website of the Council of Europe. 

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