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  • The national flag of Hungary next to the European flag. © European Union, 2024

    New Council Presidency of the EU: Hungary unveils urban policy priorities

    The Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the EU has officially started. Find out which urban policy priorities are on the agenda through December 2024.

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  • Social cohesion

    Carrying the torch: the legacy of gender-informed urban design and planning from the London 2012 Olympics

    Amidst the fanfare of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, URBACT looks back on the legacy of London 2012 and sustainable, inclusive urban design.

    Marina Milosev

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  • Building Better Cities: Your Voice in URBACT’s Future

    It is time for action and participation, and URBACT, as a programme aiming at responding closely to cities’ needs, wants to integrate you in the consultation process about its future programme falling

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  • Would you win a gold medal if sustainable urban development was an Olympic sport?

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  • Re-Gen URBACT cities pioneering sport-based solutions engaging teens for a Better Future

    Sports spark change: Transforming urban environments with teens

    Get ready for the Olympic games by learning about Urban Sports Hubs brought to you by URBACT.

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  • 249 Good Practices submitted under URBACT’s call for Good Practices

    249 Good Practices submitted under URBACT’s call!

    184 cities took up the opportunity to share what they do well in the hope of receiving the URBACT Good Practice label. 

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  • EU City Lab on public procurement for food in Liège

    What happened in Liège in May 2024? Revisit the EU City Lab on public procurement for food

    Liège hosted the second EU City Lab on Local Food Systems in May. Read on to learn about the use of public procurement for local and sustainable food! 

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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. 

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  • 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

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