The role of the wmr

Improving the quality and attraction of the location
An appealing metropolis derives its powers of attraction from the diversity of its different areas, not from standardisation. All metropolises are subject to ongoing change and are constantly facing more

Concept Ruhr

Strategy for sustainable development
41 cities and 2 districts in the Metropole Ruhr have adopted a joint strategy for sustained city and regional development over the coming decade: the ‘Concept Ruhr’. This forms an important basis more

Urban water locations

Living and working by the water
The Metropole Ruhr has over 572 kilometres of canal and river banks. More and more cities and communities in the region are starting to realise that their vast number of waterways are more than just a more

Current investments

Flagships of the region
Current investments cover key projects in the region and plans to transform the industrial region into a centre for services and sciences. Many of the successful projects which form part of this more

World Hydrogen Energy Conference

WHEC 2010 in Essen
The 18th World Hydrogen Energy Conference (18WHEC2010) takes place in Essen from 16 to 21 May 2010. In the same year, Essen is the European Capital of Culture, with this internationally significant and more

Transport infrastructures

Road, rail and water activitiesThe Metropole Ruhr boasts one of the best transport infrastructures in Europe. Congestion can be distributed better than is the case in other national and international more