A city for all: Vienna’s vision for inclusive cultural participation
To encourage more access to Vienna's cultural offerings, The Kulturpass offers socially disadvantaged people free admission to numerous cultural institutions.
Here’s how Warsaw’s community is mobilising for climate action
Addressing the climate crisis is an urgent priority for the City of Warsaw. This commitment is integrated into the city's key strategic documents, including the Warsaw 2020 Strategy and.
A stage for all: Zürich introduces transparent funding model with Kultur labour
To diversify performing arts offerings, a new funding format has created a collaborative process between artists and experts from science, society and research settings.
From trash to treasure: how cultural venues in Paris are embracing the circular economy
Project: developing policies that improve sustainability in the culture sector
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Much like many cities addressing the challenges posed by climate change, Paris has integrated its "green charter" into all.
Lights, camera, emissions: Oslo’s art sector tackles carbon footprints
To create a carbon and climate footprint calculator, Oslo's arts production entities partnered with climate research specialists to create a carbon footprint calculator specifically designed for the sector.
Dementia friendly London: a game-changer for vulnerable residents
The Mayor of London and the Alzheimer's Society launched the FIRST Dementia Friendly London initiative. The goal is to make London the world's first dementia-friendly capital city.
How a citizen-led project reconnects Lisbon’s elderly with their communities
Reducing isolation and loneliness among the elderly population whilst gathering the history and memories of the city's older generation.
Music for peace: İstanbul’s inclusive choir inspires harmony among youth
Establishing a fully inclusive choir workshop experience for disadvantaged children and young people living in Istanbul.
The power of culture: parents praise Helsinki’s Culture Kids programme
Establishing a city-wide programme that aims to engage with new audiences by pairing children with sponsors from the world of arts and culture.
Herzog & de Meuron elevated Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie to global prominence
How Hamburg created landmark concert hall The Elbphilhamonie within an existing heritage building, creating a new iconic focal point for the city's cultural scene.