Networks

Discover the URBACT Networks, their cities, their plans,  and recommendations. An URBACT network brings together EU cities willing to exchange ideas and produce integrated local policies with the help of their peers, local stakeholders and URBACT experts. Cities can join three types of URBACT Networks, Action Planning, Transfer and the Innovation Transfer Mechanism, following calls for proposals.

Interested in taking part in an URBACT Network? Find out more about the upcoming calls for Networks, how to join a Network as an expert or how to become a Local URBACT Group member, get involved!   

 

  • Urban N.O.S.E.

    Towards an urban economic system of Social Incubators
     

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  • CALL

    The CALL Transfer Network supports cities to deliver more accessible and inclusive urban environments. It brings partner cities together to connect people and ideas, transfer proven practices, and transform public spaces, services, and mobility. Through peer learning and local adaptation, CALL helps cities remove barriers and ensure that everyone can participate fully and equally in their city, every day. 

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  • URBAN ECHO

    The URBAN ECHO network helps cities with an integrated approach to urban renewal that puts people first. The Transfer Network develops long-term strategies, tailored to each neighbourhood. Led by Ghent, partners learn how cross-departmental collaboration, meaningful citizen participation and strong local partnerships create change that resonates. No quick fixes. No standard solutions. 

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  • Network4Work

    Network4Work is an URBACT Transfer Network bringing European cities together to improve how local employment systems work. The project transfers a proven multi-stakeholder model that connects public authorities, businesses and civil society to better respond to labour market challenges. Through cooperation, shared learning and local action, Network4Work helps cities create stronger partnerships and better labour opportunities for their communities.

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  • Eat4Climate

    While food systems account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, the Eat4Climate URBACT Transfer Network, led by Mouans-Sartoux (FR) with six European partner cities, proves that food can cut down urban footprints, starting with what’s on our plates. Through the Food City Lab, local stakeholders transition toward sustainable diets, while cities transform school meals, expand local organic farming, and ensure access for all to healthy, fair, local organic food. It's not just feeding people, it's feeding the future.​

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  • Entrepreneurial Cities

    Entrepreneurial Cities is an URBACT Transfer Network led by Albergaria-a-Velha (PT) that supports cities to integrate entrepreneurial education for young people into local policies and practice by transfer and adaptation. The network connects municipalities, schools, businesses and community actors to strengthen youth skills, confidence and agency through hands-on learning, mentorship and testing actions in real-life contexts.

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  • CityLake

    CityLake network aims to create local alliances in 7 European cities to protect and valorise inland water resources, following the path outlined by the Lake Cusio Contract, in Italy. Based on a scientific understanding of lake ecosystems and continuous monitoring, the proposed approach leads to implement science-based actions and ensure the long-term commitment of a wide range of stakeholders (regional and local authorities, companies, NGOs and citizens).

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  • We Create Space

    We Create Space is an URBACT Transfer Network that builds on a proven participatory grant programme implemented in Ostrava (Czech Republic). It enables residents to create public spaces themselves using funds from the city budget. The project transfers this approach driven by communities to partner cities Koszalin (PL), Pescara (IT), Granollers (ES), Bucharest District 6 (RO), Niš (RS) and Métropole Rouen Normandie (FR) to strengthen bottom-up, sustainable and inclusive urban development across Europe.

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  • PARKS

    The PARKS network aims to transform urban greenery management by placing citizens at the heart of public space care. The project facilitates the transfer of best practices through a collaborative ecosystem involving schools, professionals, and businesses, with a primary focus on active community participation. By empowering residents to lead stewardship efforts, PARKS ensures that urban green areas are co-managed, sustainable, and deeply rooted in the needs of the people who use them.

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