Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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  • Barcelona, mobility, week, European Mobility Week

    Nudging Sustainable Transport Choices: Applying Behavioural Science in Mobility

    BrianMarrinan

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  • C4TALENT Gears Up for the Next Transnational Meeting in Alghero, Italy

    Taking place from October 1st to 3rd, 2024.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • On our way to the action-plan...FEMACT-Cities 2nd Quarterly Report

    Rosalie Lakatos

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  • Portrait Series #2: Jane's story and the Importance of Community Networks in Caring for Displaced Persons

    In February 2022, the lives of countless Ukrainians were irrevocably altered by the invasion of Russian forces. Among them was Jane Rozbitskaya, a dedicated project manager from Kyiv, who, with her husband and child, was forced to flee their beloved country for safety. This is the story of their escape, the challenges they faced, and the remarkable community spirit that helped them rebuild their lives in a foreign land. From their initial days in Odesa to their eventual refuge in Timisoara, Jane's journey illustrates the courage and solidarity that can arise even in the darkest of times. 

    Sofiane Youssef

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  • Portrait Series #1: Cheikhou Cissé’s Journey and His Work at El Pasico

    Cheikhou Cissé's journey from Senegal to Spain is a remarkable story of resilience, adaptability, and commitment to helping others. Originally an IT specialist in Dakar, Cheikhou's career took an unexpected turn when he chose to stay in Europe after a brief visit, facing the challenges of life as an undocumented migrant. Overcoming many obstacles, he found his true calling in helping newcomers, and ended up running El Pasico, an organization dedicated to helping newly arrived migrants in Spain. Cheikhou's work is not just a career but a deeply fulfilling mission, marked by his dedication to improving the lives of those facing the struggles he knows only too well. 

    Sofiane Youssef

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  • Get to know Ireland’s first Natural Play Area!

    Within the 3rd Core Network Meeting, the BiodiverCity partnership tested Limerick’s first Natural Play Area, which opened in 2022 at the Castletroy Urban Greenway, within the Go Green Routes Horizon 2020 project - the easy-to-adapt tool inspired all network partners.

    Ferenc Szigeti-Böröcz

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