YOUth SPACE LINK in Alba Iulia!

Edited on 03/06/2026

The imageis divided into two sections: the left half is a photograph showing four people in winter clothing posing cheerfully around a large, colorful geometric star sculpture in front of a historic building with a tall tower. The right half features a white background displaying URBACT logo at the top, large blue text reading "YOUth SPACE LINK in Alba Iulia!" in the center, and the location "ALBA IULIA" next to a gradient bracket and the date "17-18 FEBURARY 2026" at the bottom right.

On 17–18 February, representatives of the URBACT Transfer Network YOUth SPACE LINK, including coordinators from Lublin and the network expert, visited Alba Iulia, one of the network partner cities.

The visit formed part of the ongoing transnational exchange process through which partner cities explore and adapt Lublin’s good practice in creating youth-friendly spaces and strengthening youth participation. During the two-day programme, participants met with local stakeholders, visited initiatives dedicated to young people, and discussed the next stages of network activities.

Particular attention was given to Alba Iulia’s preparations for the Romanian Youth Capital 2026 programme and to local plans for developing spaces that support young people's skills development, social inclusion, and civic engagement. The meetings provided an opportunity to examine local challenges and opportunities while identifying ways to further strengthen youth policies and infrastructure.

The visit also contributed to deeper cooperation among network partners, fostering mutual learning and the exchange of experiences on creating more inclusive and accessible environments for young people.

YOUth SPACE LINK is an URBACT Transfer Network led by Lublin, focused on transferring and adapting successful approaches to youth participation and youth-friendly spaces across European cities. The network is co-financed by the European Regional Development Fund through the URBACT programme.

The URBACT transfer network known as YOUth SPACE LINK is funded by the European Regional Development Fund.

Submitted by on 03/06/2026
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Volodymyr Vityk

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