Living on the edge

The Edge Cities Network was launched in 1996 and brings together towns and cities on the edge of the capitals of Europe. The Edge Cities all varying in sizes, governmental structures and economic development.

As a result of the cities’ first meeting, the partners agreed to form an informal Network of Edge Cities and a statement of collaboration was signed by the Councils of the transnational partner areas at a meeting held in Lisbon in 1997.

The Edge Cities have been collaborating to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences to initiate and carry out joint projects and activities. The Edge Cities Network brings together information, experience and best practice of issues relevant to the partners.

Our vision

The vision of the Edge Cities Network partners is to constantly improve and qualify the service delivery of each local partner organisation through the network collaboration to the benefit of citizens in the municipalities.

Our aim

Our aim is to fulfill the vision by:

• discussion of strategies
• developing action plans
• carrying out common projects
• carrying out seminars, conferences etc.
• establishing thematic subgroups and networks
• developing bi-lateral linkages and wider links with other Edge City partners where synergies are identified

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