Valladolid, CL

Valladolid, CL starts Friendly Commerce with the Elderly campaign for senior-friendly businesses

Local businesses received copies of a city-published guide on the needs of seniors who represents one-quarter of the city's population. A self-assessment determines a shop's level of accessibility in 20 questions. Participants who score high in areas like low ambient sound, well-lit spaces, and patient service receive seals of participation. This initiative is part of a Comercio Próximo - Next Economy - campaign that includes weekly shopping vouchers.

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Valladolid, CL

Spain

Valladolid, CL upgrades public Wi-Fi infrastructure for city departments and residents

City officials installed free hotspots across 41 public buildings in 2017. A 1.1 million euro upgrade will install equipment that works better with fiber-optic lines. This project also adds Wi-Fi connectivity to areas not covered by the original network. Valladolid asked residents for location suggestions during a previous participatory budgeting round. This three-year project will increase productivity by city departments and reduce barriers to information for the general public.

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Valladolid, CL

Spain