00:00What are the main concerns of EU urban residents?
00:0875% of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas,
00:14a figure set to rise to 78% by 2050.
00:20European cities are vital engines of economic growth, innovation and employment.
00:26But a recent Eurobarometer survey has shown that urban populations
00:30are increasingly concerned about key local issues.
00:3451% of EU city dwellers consider affordable housing an immediate and urgent problem.
00:41The issue is felt more acutely by respondents from Ireland, Cyprus and Spain.
00:47The quality of public services and safety in public spaces
00:51also top the list of concerns for EU residents living in cities.
00:57The availability of affordable public transport, economic development and business opportunities
01:03are also key issues, each highlighted by 29% of residents.
01:09Almost 9 out of 10 city dwellers responding to the survey
01:13think that their city could benefit from renovating existing housing to decrease energy bills.
01:19And the
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