PODPORA UDRŽITELNÉHO MĚSTSKÉHO ROZVOJE Z PROGRAMU HORIZONT 2020
SUPPORT FOR SUSTAINABLE URBAN DEVELOPMENT FROM THE HORIZON 2020 PROGRAMME

Author(s): Tereza LELKOVÁ, Lucie Herbočková
Subject(s): Rural and urban sociology, Economic development
Published by: Masarykova univerzita nakladatelství
Keywords: urban development; smart city; sustainable city; Horizon 2020;
Summary/Abstract: Current urban development is based on the principles of sustainability. Efforts to respond to the deepening economic, environmental, and social problems have led to the development of a number of innovative approaches, concepts, and models with the potential to contribute to the transition to sustainable development. The aim of the paper is to present selected current approaches to sustainable urban development and map out projects that explicitly contribute to meeting its objectives, funded by the 8th Framework Program for Research and Innovation Horizon 2020. To achieve this, the paper uses a literature review and analysis of secondary data obtained from the CORDIS database. A total of 406 relevant projects identified were classified into seven categories according to the predominant focus (corresponding sustainability challenge). Most projects (79%) were implemented in the field of smart, green, and integrated transport. However, in terms of the total amount of funding, the predominance of transport sustainability projects was not as significant. Projects related to sustainable energy, climate change, and environmental protection accounted for more than half of the total costs. Based on the findings, the paper emphasizes the need for implementing similar initiatives.

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