Web-based Urban and Regional data dissemination Teodora Brandmuller Unit D2 - Regional Indicators and Geographical Information Eurostat

Background – Regional portraits 1993 - 2001 Eurostat published 11 volumes of publications in the ‘Portrait of the Regions’ series 2002 - 2005 a web-based presentation of the regional profiles was prepared

Background – Urban Audit DG Regio published 2 volumes of publications: ‘Key Indicators on living conditions in European Cities A web-based presentation of the Urban Audit results was prepared

Dissemination – Past & Future Free dissemination policy Eurostat adopted in 2004 The www.urbanaudit.org website contract expires in 2007 No major update of the Web Portrait of the Regions is currently planned In 2006, Eurostat developed a prototype website, which includes dynamic maps featuring statistical information at national level It is planned to develop the prototype further and to include regional-level maps

The new web tool CaRP Urban Audit website Comparing, ranking cities; city profiles; structure of cities; etc. Portrait of the Regions website cross-sectional overview of regional indicators Cities and Regions Portraits CaRP

Next steps liaise closely with DG REGIO, ESTAT unit B6 and the GISCO team on future plans on CARP liaise closely with unit B2 on the Eurostat standard of websites organise a "Workshop on Disseminating Regional and Urban Statistics“ in order to collect and discuss new ideas (content and form) draft a concept outline write a call for tender to create the website select a contractor monitor the contract work

Volunteers are welcome to join the planned Workshop planned for February 2007!

Thanks for listening ! Any questions or suggestions ?