Why apply?

• Participating in the Award is an opportunity to gain European recognition and a unique chance to review the current situation in your
• It also allows you to share experiences with other European cities, helping you to become an even better city to live and
• Winning cities receive a financial prize:
  • 1st prize: €150 000
  • 2nd prize: €120 000
  • 3rd prize: €80 000

Who can apply?

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

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