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ERDF-ESF OVERVIEW 2007-20131 URBAN/RURAL REGENERATION The «urban and rural regeneration» theme covers the performance of projects concerning the restructuring of districts seen as a priority for regeneration including such aspects as: housing, the rehabilitation of public areas, etc. This theme was chiefly financed by the ERDF. However, in the outermost regions the ESF was also involved in a number of projects. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS VALUE - Valuing Attractive Landscapes in the Urban Economy South Yorkshire Forest Partnership Sheffield City Council, UK 31 €3,620,785 ERDF «The quality of an area clearly plays a key role in influencing the economic performance of the region» Regional economic strategy for Yorkshire & Humber: Yorkshire Forward 2006 2008-2012 Green infrastructure2 is a valuable aspect of our urban economy. However with increasing urbanisation, more and more urban green areas (whether public or private) are being lost to retail developments or housing. The VALUE project was set up to deal with this problem. This European partnership seeks on the one hand to demonstrate the economic value of green infrastructure within cities and regions and also to maximise the benefits in terms of the competitiveness of these «green» investments. Economic assessment tools and trial projects have been developed to support the local authorities in this task. The goal of the nine partners involved in the VALUE project was therefore to make local authorities aware of the potential benefits in terms of economic vitality and prosperity to be obtained from high-quality green infrastructure. A lively public square for the Sénardes district in Troyes Champagne-Ardenne €245,501 ERDF Ville de Troyes 31 2010 With the project run by the communauté d'agglomération du Grand Troyes (Greater Troyes urban community) a new public square was created in the Sénardes district thanks to the ERDF. This seeks to create a lively village square atmosphere, promoting social contact and proximity. The square is surrounded by a number of key public facilities making this site a useful resource for the district. The creation of a community centre, a facility with both a social and cultural role, is part of this comprehensive rehabilitation project. It includes facilities covering 600m2 and includes a «one-stop shop» for public services, a social centre offering a range of activities, multipurpose activity rooms, rooms for maternal and child welfare services and a multimedia area. 1. Thematic overview of December 31 2013 2. reen infrastructure can be defined as a network of multifunctional green areas comprised of parks, waterways, trees and forests, necessary to maintaining a G high quality of life both inside and outside our towns and villages. 1 Photo credits: 1. South Yorkshire Forest Partnership - 2. City of Troyes - 3. CA2RS - 4. Mission europe urbain (ASP) Northwestern Europe

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming

Cover
Summary
Improving institutional capacities at a national, regional and local level
Reducing costs hindering the development of outermost regions (OMR)
Technical assistance
Research, technological development and entrepreneurial spirit
The information Society
Transport
Energy
Environment and risk prevention
Tourism
Culture
Urban/rural regeneration
Improving the capacities of workers, companies and company managers
Improving access to employment and sustainability
Improving the social inclusion of disadvantaged persons
Development of human capital
Investments in social infrastructure
Promoting reforms in the fields of employment and social inclusion

Thematic Overview 2007-2013 of The ERDF-ESF Programming