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75% of EU citizens are currently living in urban areas, and by 2050 it is expected that the percentage is up to 78%.
The cities of Europe are the driving force of economic growth, innovation and employment.
Nevertheless, a recent examination of the Eurobarometer showed that urban populations are increasingly concerned about the main problems of life in cities.
51% of the EU cities believe that housing is a serious and emergency problem.
More concerned participants in research by Ireland, Cyprus and Spain.
The quality of public services and public security is also at the top of the list of problems for EU residents living in cities.
Affordable economic public transport, economic growth and professional capabilities occupy 29% of respondents.
Almost nine out of ten inhabitants of the cities participating in the survey believe that their city can benefit from old housing reconstruction programs to reduce energy costs.
Only 8% of respondents consider “completely sufficient” topics of how citizens participate in the decisions of local authorities affecting the places where they live.
23% consider the participation of citizens in decision -making “very inadequate.” Most residents of cities agree that they would like to participate more in decisions that affect their cities.
To improve transportation in the place where they live, citizens who responded to research believe that they need investments mainly in public transport (51%), traffic control (38%), bicycle paths (29%) and in areas with absenteeism (27%).
The survey was conducted through a computer interview using a computer (CAWI) using the IPSOS online panel and its partners network.
The percentage of respondents in different countries participated in social networks. The study included 11,998 interviews in cities, 11,882 interviews in suburbs and cities and 7,975 interviews in rural areas.