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    Railway Hubs: Changing track in stakeholder engagement

    Railway station locations are increasingly being re-invented as vibrant, multi-functional, multi-modal urban attraction poles. This inspired the URBACT ENTER.HUB network to explore opportunities which

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    Temporary use European good practices

    In occasion of the TUTUR final conference some good practices on Temporary Use Agencies from around Europe were invited to share their experience with the participants and allow for the enrichment of

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    Participation or Inclusion?

    According to planning guidelines the more participative urban planning is, the better the outcomes are. However, in reality the link between more/deeper participation of residents and more positive

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    New labour markets: how cities could lead

    Wingham Rowan, Director of Beyond Jobs, argues that cities have a key role to play in making new labour markets work.

    “I agree, if city governments really grasp this, it would change everything. But I

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    Crowdfunding City Futures?

    What has crowdfunding got to do with urban development? What part of the future funding mix could crowdfunding play for European cities strapped for cash yet needing to respond to change and deliver

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    Why ‘Think Global, Act Local’ is no longer enough

    How can cities refresh the message ‘think global, act local’ and build common purpose amongst stakeholders – citizens, communities, elected representatives, businesses, civil servants – to achieve the

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    Young People and Jobs in Europe’s Cities: What actions can cities take to better engage employers?

    "It is employers who create jobs" If cities are to help young people to get the jobs they need, then engaging with employers is pivotal to success. Success requires the creation of more and better

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    Cities using their purchasing power to facilitate social innovation

    Some cities are developing new approaches to ensure that resources are available to experiment with new solutions to their problems. They are using their buying power to orientate, speed up, amplify

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    Roma Community Building through Gardening

    URBACT Expert, Bela Kezy, reports from Hungary on an effective way to work with Roma communities

    The distribution of firewood and used clothes was a big event in Huszártelep, segregated neighbourhood