Can a city council shape the future for the better?

This week, Alex explores three stories that show how local governments and communities are teaming up to create real, measurable change, from bold climate action to digital tools that make rural life easier, to retail spaces that redefine how we consume.

• 🌞 In Bordeaux, France, we look at an ambitious plan to “solarize everything” it possibly can and rethink the city’s source of energy.
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• 🚜 In Etteln, Germany, a farming village becomes one of the country’s smartest towns by building their own apps. Spoiler: the key wasn’t just tech, but community.
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• 🛍️ And in Eskilstuna, Sweden, we head to ReTuna, the world’s first shopping mall where every item is second-hand, and the vibe is stylish sustainability with a good outlook.
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Whether you live in a capital city or a tiny town, this episode is a reminder that good ideas often start close to home, and when the right support meets community energy, big things can happen.