Leeuwarden in Europe

• ReStart

  A European project that improves cities through tourism.

• Streets2030

  On Wirdumerdijk in Leeuwarden, we are testing how the street could be made to better deal with rain and heat.

• ELENA – European Local ENergy Assistance

  A European project to make homes more sustainable and set up heating systems in districts.

• Circular City Centre

  Circular City Centre is helping to build a sustainable Spoordok through financial advice from experts.

• Com'ON

  Com’ON supports young people in carrying out their ideas about the future of the city.

• Lessons from the Soft City

  Information about the Soft City project. How can we make our city healthier and more enjoyable?

• Be.SHARE

  Be.SHARE is a European project that uses heat from waste water to sustainably heat and cool buildings.

• WATSUPS

  WATSUPS is a European project that makes cities healthier and more beautiful by improving access to water.

• IB Green

  Greening the Hemrik business park to reduce flooding and heat stress.

• Water Warmth

  Installing aquathermal systems at five houses and a primary school in Baard.

• SCEPA

  Tackling energy poverty by leveraging existing solutions and continuing to develop them.

• CrAFt Cities

  A project to bring together cities and residents, policymakers, arts and academics.

• Active Cities

  A European project to provide more cycling and walking facilities in 8 European cities.

• Water4All

  Improving the water supply and quality of life for all in Europe and beyond.

• European cooperation

  Leeuwarden and the European Union collaborate and share many of the same ambitions.

• International networks

  We are a member of a number of international networks.

• European projects

  Leeuwarden is taking part in various European projects.

• City of Literature

  Together with several other cities, Leeuwarden-Friesland is part of the ‘Cities of Literature’ network.

• UN Global Compact Network

  Leeuwarden has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact since 2010.