by Anne-Sophie Nivet | Jul 1, 2025 | Interviews
On the spot Stijn De Rooster Vice-Mayor for Sports, City of Antwerp, Belgium June 2025 The City of Antwerp has developed a pro-active sports and physical activity policy. From slow and sustainable mobility to outdoor swimming places, how does the city use its natural...
by Anne-Sophie Nivet | May 27, 2025 | Interviews
On the spot Thomas Bach President, International Olympic Committee May 2025 As your mandate is coming to an end, the World Union of Olympic Cities would like to express its sincere gratitude for your constant and faithful support to both the Union and smartcities...
by Anne-Sophie Nivet | Apr 29, 2025 | Interviews
On the spot Eduardo da Costa Paes Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil April 2025 It has been nearly 10 years since Rio de Janeiro hosted the 2016 Summer Olympic Games. In recent years, a substantial number of legacy projects have been delivered, with a focus on the...
by Anne-Sophie Nivet | Apr 1, 2025 | Interviews
On the spot Dieter Reiter Mayor of Munich, Germany March 2025 As an Olympic City, how does Munich activate and value its Olympic legacy? For more than 50 years since the Olympic Games in 1972, Munich has been a dazzling example of how to preserve as well as to keep...
by Anne-Sophie Nivet | Jan 28, 2026 | From the Legacy Inspiration Box - 4
Milano Cortina 2026: rethinking the Olympic village(s) © IOC January 2026 As the trend in Olympic Games organisation moves towards the inclusion of multiple sites, including in different cities & regions, the concept of a unique Olympic village has had to be...
