URBACT stories

Hear from the URBACT community on today’s most pressing challenges and inspiring examples from all around Europe. Find the inspiration you have been looking for to put knowledge into action!

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  • Cento (Italy): the Giants' Garden is ours – a participatory process embedded within a multi-social & cultural event.

    Building a better Europe: 6 ways European cities are reimagining participatory democracy

    This election season, discover six effective and inspiring ways cities are engaging citizens in the democratic process.

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  • A swarm of bees, some of them blurred. Source: Damien Tupinier.

    Generating a buzz for sustainable cities

    For World Bee Day on 20 May, find out how Ljubljana has conquered Europe with its good practice of urban beekeeping.

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  • Children playing in an activity of the Playful Paradigm initiative.

    An URBACT National Transfer Story: the impact of play in Ireland

    Let’s explore how one good practice can have a ripple effect across Europe and throughout one country.

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  • Become an URBACT Good Practice City! Call for Good Practices 15 April-30 June 2024.

    URBACT Good Practices: What’s in a name?

    Cities need to meet these four criteria to be recognised as an URBACT Good Practice.

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  • GreenPlace Ready for Action meeting in Wroclaw, 26 September 2023

    Spotlight on GreenPlace: revitalising green cities for and with the people

    When it comes to reusing urban spaces, the GreenPlace Action Planning Network wants to hear from local residents.

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  • Liège makes purchasing a key ingredient of a local and sustainable food ecosystem

    Liège brings public procurement into the mix for a more local, seasonal and sustainable food system.

    François Jégou

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