Deadline: September 18, 2023
Applications are open for the European Commission Access City Award 2024. This European award recognises cities which have undertaken outstanding work to become more accessible for persons with disabilities.
The 2024 Access City Award is organised by the European Commission in partnership with the European Disability Forum. This edition will have a special mention for cities whose work on accessibility is aligned with the values of the New European Bauhaus: sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusiveness.
Participating in the Award is an opportunity to gain European recognition and a unique chance to review the current situation in your city. It also allows you to share experiences with other European cities, helping you to become an even better city to live and visit.
Awards
Winning cities receive a financial prize:
- 1st prize: €150,000
- 2nd prize: €120,000
- 3rd prize: €80,000
Special Award: This year, the European Commission also intends to award a ‘New European Bauhaus’ special mention to a city whose work on accessibility is aligned with the values of the New European Bauhaus: sustainability, aesthetics, and inclusiveness.
Eligibility
The Access City Award is open to
- All EU cities of over 50,000 inhabitants;
- Urban areas composed of two or more towns with a combined population of over 50,000 inhabitants, if they are in EU countries with fewer than 2 cities with over 50,000 inhabitants.
Selection Criteria
The juries will consider measures taken and planned in the following areas:
- built environment and public spaces
- transport and related infrastructure
- information and communication, including new technologies (ICTs)
- public facilities and services
Application
Prepare your application now in the application portal. The deadline to apply is September 18, 2023 at 12:00 CEST (noon).
For more information, visit Access City Award.
