Transforming public space into a harmonious meeting place for the population, adapted to different needs, improving the connection between different districts of the city, as well as fostering the feeling of belonging to the city through appropriation and respectful, civic use of public space, are some of the goals of educating cities.
In this framework, educating cities are developing programs to eliminate architectonic barriers, improve public transport, design new cities spaces in a participatory way, and implement programs that foster coexistence between different groups, age groups, cultures, etc.
Principles of the Charter:1, 8 and 10
Montevideo (Uruguay)
Montevideo’s Espacio Modelo reimagines the former market as an inclusive public park. This cultural and sports center fosters civic engagement and intergenerational interaction, offering everything from art workshops to inclusive sports to drive social transformation.
Mexico City (Mexico)
The Non-Motorized Mobility Corridors Program in Mexico City encourages the use of bicycles through bike lanes and events such as “Sunday Bike Rides”, promoting health, inclusion and reducing emissions.
Geneva (Switzerland)
The Neighbourhood Agreements represent a commitment of the City Council of Geneva, local inhabitants, workers and retailers to improving the quality of life of their neighbourhoods by identifying needs and proposing specific projects.
Zaragoza (Spain)
This programme arose as an employment project aimed at the long-term unemployed that consists in cleaning up abandoned and run-down vacant plots in Zaragoza’s historical centre. These spaces are provided with a number of temporary uses, in order the citizens can enjoy them.
Barcelona (Spain)
Urban parks evolve as multifunctional spaces, integrating leisure, culture and coexistence. In Barcelona, the City Council created an area in Ciutadella for families, promoting free and dynamic play and environmental education.
Barcelona (Spain)
The experience promotes citizen integration through urban gardens, where retirees cultivate plots, creating green spaces. In addition, it improves the quality of life, promotes organic agriculture and offers educational activities for schoolchildren.
Zaragoza (Spain)
Senior volunteers carry out guided tours for school groups in the Parque Grande of Saragossa in order them learn and appreciate nature. This activity contributes, at the same time, to an active and healthy ageing of the elderly.
Rivas Vaciamadrid (Spain)
The Convention on the Rights of the Child promotes children’s participation in public policies. In Spain, Public Hearings have been held for children to give their opinion on coexistence, urban mobility and the media.
Montevideo (Uruguay)
The Montevideo program seeks to improve the quality of life through municipal policies that promote physical activity, autonomy, social inclusion and citizen participation, addressing problems such as obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
Rosario (Argentina)
The City Council of Rosario set up this program in 2009 with the goal of dealing with the waste management from a cross-disciplinary, participatory perspective, opting for a cultural change.
Río Cuarto (Argentina)
On 11 November, Río Cuarto celebrates the anniversary of its founding. For one month the citizenry is invited to present proposals for collaboration or make contributions in the form of gifts in order to embellish the city and improve its quality of life.
Rosario (Argentina)
In order to fight the feeling of insecurity, Rosario carries out an initiative free of charge that consists in inviting the citizenry to meet, enjoy and share the public parks in the summer months (January to April), one Thursday per month, from 8pm on.
Medellín (Colombia)
The Medellín Metro promotes social responsibility through citizen participation and educational and cultural actions, strengthening the relationship with the community and optimizing spaces for community use.
León (Mexico)
The León City Council implemented a battery collection program to prevent improper disposal, promote recycling and reuse, and promote environmental awareness through education and dissemination campaigns.
Mexico City (Mexico)
The Ciclotón Familiar in Mexico City closes streets monthly for walking, running and cycling. It offers cultural, recreational activities and services, promoting health, integration and environmental development.
