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  • Articles
    ARCHETHICS URBATC Action Planning Network

    If these walls could talk: democratic values through dissonant heritage

    With the European elections in full swing, let’s look at how controversial heritage sites can foster democratic values in European cities.

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  • News
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    CALL FOR EXPERTS

    Call for Experts for the assessment and visibility of Good Practices under the URBACT Call for Good Practices. Open from 05 to 26 June 2024.

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  • News

    From consultations to cohesion: A perspective from an INTERREG volunteer

    Ana Francisca is supporting the consultation process as an IVY Reporter. She weighs in on her role in the Interreg programme and what it means to have a say on European policy. 

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  • Participative governance
    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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  • Urban planning
    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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  • Articles
    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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  • News

    The URBACT call for Good Practices is open!

    With this call, running from 15 April to 30 June 2024, the URBACT Programme is looking for existing local practices that are impactful, participatory, integrated, relevant for the European Union and

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