International Port City News
23 december 2021
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Port City interface
Toulon (France): the former military base set to become a new district of the city
The âMĂ´le des Torpillesâ, an abandoned building that stands at the entrance to Toulon harbour and was once used by the French navy to test torpedoes, is to be converted into a wellness and cultural centre, including a restaurant with 360° views. At the former military site, a spectacular redevelopment is planned with cultural installations in the old seaplane hangar, a conference centre, a luxury 105-room hotel, and four office buildings. The plan will use marine thermal energy and solar power, and is expected to cost a total of 150 million euros.
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Governance
Helsinki: local residents consulted on plans for South Harbour
The architectural design competition has been launched to find solutions for developing cultural and leisure uses in Makasiiniranta, the last remaining zone occupied by the former port. Residents have until 16 January 2022 to give their verdict on the nine different proposals. In March, four teams will be shortlisted by the jury, and residents will then be consulted a second time. The winner will be announced in autumn 2022.
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Biodiversity
Seattleâs Port and Aquarium (USA) sign a partnership for ocean sustainability
Every year, some 12 million tourists visit the new waterfront in Seattle, State of Washington (USA). No fewer than 850,000 of them stop by the cityâs aquarium, which has a fine reputation for raising public awareness about the important of protecting marine species. Over the next five years, the port is set to invest $5 million to co-fund plans to expand the aquarium, which will be renamed âOcean Pavilionâ. A MoU was signed in December 2021 by the chairman of the port committee and the CEO of the aquarium, to pave the way for a long-term collaboration. It represents an opportunity to highlight the port authorityâs efforts in favour of the environment, but also to promote synergies between port innovation and the natural sciences.
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Biodiversity
The city of Pointe-Noire wants to give biodiversity the space it needs
Pointe-Noire, the administrative capital of the Republic of the Congo, is also the country’s economic lung, with an important contribution made by the deepwater port and the oil terminal. Today it must take steps to meet the threats to its coastline, natural areas and marine resources. In this interview, M. Jean-François Kando, Deputy Mayor of Pointe-Noire, tells us about the measures which will enable the city to respond to these threats and “Protect Biodiversity”.
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Energy transition and circular economy
Engie and Equinor will develop low-carbon hydrogen in the cross-border complex of North Sea Port (Belgium / Netherlands)
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Governance
Ningbo-Zhoushan (China) tops 30 million TEUs, of which 2.6 million are handled by fully automated systems
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Energy transition and circular economy
The port and municipality of Gdnyia (Poland) are working together to develop green hydrogen at the port terminals and urban transport
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Port City interface
Vancouver: an award for the Shipyards, now a bustling tourist destination
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Governance
The Ile de Nantes (France) is continuing its transformation and creating a Citizen Lab, which will be consulted throughout 2022
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Port City interface
Moscow: the “House of Culture”, designed by Renzo Piano in a former hydro-electric power station, has officially opened.
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Port City interface
San Diego (USA): green spaces, buffer zone… Plans for Barrio Logan are set to reduce the impact of port activities for local residents.
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