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  • ITN

    URBACT welcomes 10 Innovation Transfer Networks!

    10 Innovation Transfer Networks start their journey following the decision of URBACT’s Monitoring Committee on 28 June 2024. 

  • URBACT needs you!

    Responding to cities’ needs is at the core of the URBACT programme. A consultation process running until 31 July is gathering cities’ needs for the next round of funding. Don’t miss your chance to

  • Group picture at the third day of the URBACT City Festival 2017 in Tallinn, on 3-5 October.

    See and be seen: 3 reasons to apply for the URBACT Call for Good Practices

    Cities have until 30 June to send their good practice, but what are the benefits of applying? This article outlines three good reasons to get involved. 

  • 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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    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.

  • 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. 

  • Articles
    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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    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.