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  • The S.M.ALL POV: On Communities and Sustainable Mobility

    We’re excited to share this article by Dr. Katerina Paschalidou from the Municipality of Komotini, one of our S.M.ALL project partners. With a PhD in Sport Science, a background in law and bioethics

  • Urban planning

    Nudging Planning Processes: Soft Planning and Behavioural Shifts for Inclusive and Sustainable Urban Mobility*

    In contemporary urban planning, we often take it for granted that improved infrastructure, new bike lanes, bus lines, and digital apps will be enough to shift mobility behaviours. But experience shows

  • Urban planning

    Talking Hands: S.M.ALL's Fifth Quartely Report

    The first quarter of 2025 marked a turning point for the S.M.ALL network. With the Mid-Term Review completed and Integrated Action Plans reaching maturity, partner cities dived into shifting from

  • Urban planning

    Winter is for Action: The Fourth Quarterly Report of S.M.ALL

    As the year drew to a close, the S.M.ALL network didn’t slow down. Instead, it shifted gears from planning to action. The fourth quarterly report captures a crucial phase where Integrated Action Plans

  • Urban planning

    The S.M.ALL Ad-hoc series - Issue 2 - Pietro's way forward

    The Ad-hoc series reckon with the future thanks to the two workshops held by Ad-hoc Expert Pietro L. Verga in Autumn 2024, shifting the focus to tackle mobility from different yet complementary angles

  • Urban planning

    The S.M.ALL Ad-hoc Serie - Issue 1 - Io and the Cities

    Welcome to The S.M.ALL Ad-Hoc Series, where we explore how small and medium-sized European cities empower themselves to reshape local mobility to be more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable

  • Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities: Highlights from the S.M.ALL Network in the Second Journal

    As the S.M.ALL network progresses in its mission to transform urban spaces with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and reducing urban inequalities, Lead Expert Pietro Elisei highlights the
  • 10 Exciting Things about S.M.ALL's European Mobility Week 2024

    European Mobility Week 2024 - 16-21 September - came alive in the partner cities of the URBACT S.M.ALL project, promoting sustainable transportation and vibrant communities. 

    Here are ten engaging

  • S.M.ALL 1st Core meeting in Ferrara - how it was

     

    The URBACT S.M.ALL APN 1st Transnational Meeting “Ready For Action” was held in Ferrara on December 6-7th, 2023, and allowed the Partner Cities to get to know each other in person and discuss the