tifpro.eu Newstifpro.eu Newshttp://www.tifpro.eu/CustomPublish.com - Web publishing made easySun, 29 Jan 2012 18:15:28 +0100 Two dark eyes, a round black nose, one blue ear and a big smile – that is the simple but effective recipe for Suwalkis new logo. The cute face of a polar bear named UśMich decorates a bunch of giveaways and symbolizes Suwalki as the coldest place in Poland. How cold it can get in the north-east located town experienced the participants of the latest TiF workshop. Along the theme "Let's hug the bear" the polish TiF partner invited to one of the coldest events with perfect weather for polar bears: snow, clear air, sunshine and icy temperatures. TiF partners from Norway, Sweden, Lithuania, Latvia and Germany where not only introduced to the new snow-white mascot they also learned about the strategy of city development, visited the nearby Winter Sport Center in Szelment, Suwalki's Aquapark as well as the Constitution Park and experienced a very icy but romantic sleigh ride. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:15:28 +0100 http://www.tifpro.eu/the-coldest-place-in-poland-has-the-warmest-hearts.5014342.html http://www.tifpro.eu/the-coldest-place-in-poland-has-the-warmest-hearts.5014342.html At the end of the year Jelgava Local Municipality officials and council members were introduced to the most important activities of the Project “Transforming rural regions by launching scenarios, new narratives and attractive urban design” (Trans in Form). These activities are related with the development of an interactive public space in the park of Eleja Manor. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 17:39:21 +0100 http://www.tifpro.eu/in-love-with-the-police-chief.5002312.html http://www.tifpro.eu/in-love-with-the-police-chief.5002312.html The annual conference of the Innovation Circle Network that took place in Jurmala / Latvia from 8th to 9th of December was also the venue for the latest Trans in Form coordinator meeting. Besides discussing the final event which will be held in May 2012 in Warsaw (Poland) the participants also talked about the implementation of a Roadmap to Rural Highlights. Sun, 18 Dec 2011 14:03:57 +0100 http://www.tifpro.eu/a-joint-cooperation-for-europe.4986255.html http://www.tifpro.eu/a-joint-cooperation-for-europe.4986255.html "The start of a new era", these were the words used when Mayor Jørn Christensen opened TELEMARK TECHNOLOGY PARK on November 14th. The new building is located on the shores of Heddal Lake; a perfect place for engineering and testing subsea equipment. The entrepreneur Thor Olav Sperre had the ideas and together with support from the development agency NUAS these ideas have come into life. Thu, 17 Nov 2011 09:53:38 +0100 http://www.tifpro.eu/in-the-spirit-of-trans-in-form.4986243.html http://www.tifpro.eu/in-the-spirit-of-trans-in-form.4986243.html An expert panel gathered in Spydeberg at 8-9 November. "Washing of proposals" elaborated by the internal town planners and the local working group was the task given to the panel. Professors Ola Bettum and Einar Øverby accompanied by other experts teamed up and worked thoroughly for 2 days including meeting with local enterprises and property owners. At the end there was a presentation of the new plan towards the loal politicians. All feedback was very positive and the proposals triggered enthusiasm. One proposal is to transform the central cross road "Myra". The former highway E 18 will be transformed to a more narrow street with pavements and trees. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:50:56 +0100 http://www.tifpro.eu/future-perspectives-for-spydeberg-.4983617.html http://www.tifpro.eu/future-perspectives-for-spydeberg-.4983617.html A long the lines "Branding a rural future" the German TiF Partner Trebbin welcomed about 30 participants to a WP3 & WP4 workshop. Besides discussing how the partners will transform their cities and municipalities into vibrant and sustainable places, the participants from five different countries discussed the question "Are we on the right track?" Fri, 28 Oct 2011 22:39:36 +0200 http://www.tifpro.eu/quotwe-are-on-the-right-trackquot.4978496.html http://www.tifpro.eu/quotwe-are-on-the-right-trackquot.4978496.html Europe in Transformation is the title of the IV annual IC conferencefrom 8 to 9 of December. Jurmala City and the Latvian Association for Regional and Local Government (LALRG) are co-partners in hosting the annual event together with Trans in Form project and Innovation Circle Network. The conference will focus on how rural areas and smaller places can adapt and develop in difficult times. For more information and registration please visit www.innovationcircle.net Sun, 23 Oct 2011 21:17:15 +0200 http://www.tifpro.eu/quoteurope-in-tansformationquot.4975896.html http://www.tifpro.eu/quoteurope-in-tansformationquot.4975896.html An international workshop was organized by the Trans in Form Project from 6 to 7 October. Local town planners and politicians met with experts from Latvia, Poland, Norway and Sweden. "We look forward to many new ideas for Joniskis" stated mayor Gediminas Cepulis at the opening of the seminar. Elisabeth Dahle, Head of Planning in Østfold County Council, outlined principles for county planning in Norway. Alf S. Johansen spoke about changes within the Baltic Sea Region in a European and Global Context and underscored the need of finding measures to stop or slow down the population decline in rural areas of the BSR. Sat, 22 Oct 2011 12:02:34 +0200 http://www.tifpro.eu/new-ideas-for-joniskis.4975743.html http://www.tifpro.eu/new-ideas-for-joniskis.4975743.html The City Council of Notodden finally elected a new Mayor. His name is Jørn Christensen. He is 59 years old and represents the Conservative Party. The elected Deputy Mayor, Knut Duesund, represents the Christian Liberal Party. Lise Wiik is elected to Telemark County Council and will be responsible for the board working with business development. As Telemark County Council is a partner in TiF she will for sure follow us in some way or other. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 11:21:03 +0200 http://www.tifpro.eu/new-mayor-in-notodden.4975151.html http://www.tifpro.eu/new-mayor-in-notodden.4975151.html On October 5th Jelgava Local Municipality organized a workshop of the workpackage 5. Along the lines “Interactive Public Space – achievements and visions” different working groups including the TiFproject management and partners from Jelgava Local Municipality, Suwalki in Poland and Tranemo in Sweden took part in the latest TiF meeting. The partners from Sweden are preparing to implement an investment project. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:30:33 +0200 http://www.tifpro.eu/a-breath-of-fresh-air-in-eleja-manor-park.4972718.html http://www.tifpro.eu/a-breath-of-fresh-air-in-eleja-manor-park.4972718.html