Between 2017 and 2021, the EIB provided over €96 billion in urban lending in support of 1 218 projects (direct and intermediated) targeting priority objectives of the Bank such as urban regeneration, sustainable urban mobility, green and climate-smart cities, social inclusion and the circular economy. This represents 30% of total EIB lending over the past five years.
Within the European Union, the EIB uses its full range of instruments in the urban sector. The EIB also contributes to urban project preparation, knowledge creation and innovation. Our project teams provide advisory services during project preparation, due diligence and implementation.
The European Investment Bank (EIB) finances projects in four priority areas — infrastructure, innovation, climate and environment, and small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
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