Our empirical work focuses on two European municipalities: Grenoble (France) and Freiburg (Germany). Both cities are internationally recognized for their pro-social and pro-environmental approaches, although many of their actions are oriented towards green growth. However, both municipalities have introduced initiatives aimed at reducing reliance on price and market mechanisms in areas such as public utilities, procurement, district development, and economic promotion. These efforts present promising entry points for research on growth autonomy.
Learn more about our case studies below.
Freiburg
Freiburg im Breisgau, located in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is home to 235,000 residents and is renowned both nationally and internationally as an eco-city.
Grenoble
Grenoble, the capital of the Isère department in southeastern France and home to 450,000 inhabitants, stands out as a municipality of transformative potential and innovation.
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