Urban transitions empower cities with an industrial legacy to define their own paths towards more vibrant and sustainable economies, improving their local environments and the lives of their residents.

Exploring Equity in Urban Transitions

Severe job loss in legacy sectors and ongoing disinvestment that primarily impacted former worker’s neighborhoods have led to social inequality as a major transition challenge in Alliance cities. The equity aspect of urban transitions constitutes a joint priority, guiding the conversations and helping to identify clear objectives for cooperation. Throughout the activities, the Alliance is building a knowledge base on how sustainability plans and programs can be designed to benefit all residents and increase equity.

DEFINE SHARED CHALLENGES

Cities set the course of the Alliance by deciding the topics and challenges to be addressed. These define working group activities and the support and knowledge they need.

CO-CREATE SOLUTIONS

Cities share their knowledge through in person meetings and online. Existing and new tools for cities will be developed with additional resources, tools and expert knowledge.

APPLY KNOWLEDGE TO PRACTICE

Cities apply knowledge to implement or improve projects, plans and strategies. Solutions are also condensed into knowledge products to be shared and used for local action.