Networks Page List - Festival 2026

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273 local actions

In Nicosia’s sunlight, the spotlight is on 273 inspiring actions developed from European cities involved in 30 URBACT Action Planning Networks. Together, these cities have written their stories of urban transformation — each captured in an Integrated Action Plan that you can explore at the City Festival.

 

In the meantime, find the work and Integrated Action Plans of these cities on their dedicated network webpages below. Just choose your theme or topic of interest and navigate the networks and their actions accordingly!
 

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  • GreenPlace

    GreenPlace is an URBACT network consisting of ten partners who aim at developing a set of activities for "recycling" unused urban areas, using social participation tools. The project takes into account not only the regional specificities and conditions of each of the partners but also introduces

  • DIGI-INCLUSION

    DIGI-INCLUSION network aims to tackle social exclusion and boost digital inclusion not only by granting access to technology but by enabling people to develop the necessary skills and to become sufficiently empowered to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the digital world. 

  • Hydro-Heritage Cities

    Hydro-Heritage Cities network that collaborates on adapting the know-how of the Urban Innovative Actions project Cultural H.ID.RA.N.T. in diverse local contexts. Building on Chalandri’s integrated, participatory approach, the network draws inspiration from the revitalisation of a still-functioning

  • Breaking Isolation

    The "Breaking Isolation" Network, composed with 10 European cities, aims to address the rising issue of social isolation.

    The project seeks to strengthen social bonds across generations and promote diversity by focusing on citizen participation.

    The City of Agen leads this project that aims to

  • Future STEAM Cities

    Future STEAM Cities network focuses on transferring innovative practices developed during Aveiro STEAM City, funded by Urban Innovative Actions. The network's goals are twofold: to nurture and enhance digital competencies and to advance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics)

  • REinventing Culture in Urban Places

    Funded by URBACT, REinventing Culture in Urban Places (RECUP) harnesses culture and creativity to strengthen urban and peri-urban communities. Inspired by Újbuda’s CUP 4 Creativity project (funded by Urban Innovative Action), it reconnects citizens through cultural creative engagement, promote

  • GenProcure

    GenProcure will address the gender equality in public procurement, many times referred to as Gender-Responsive Public Procurement. It consists of promoting gender equality through working purchases, supplies and services by the public sector, meaning that both suppliers and buyers include, in the

  • C4TALENT

    C4TALENT is about creating a business & startup friendly environment in cities to lessen the effects of brain drain, attracting and retaining talented young professionals. Offering funding, physical infrastructure like co working spaces and incubators, and the city itself as a testbed are all

  • In4Green

    In4Green is a collaborative network of industrial cities from across Europe with a shared commitment: to lead transformative change within European industry and drive the sector towards a greener, more sustainable future. Comprising cities from diverse backgrounds, In4Green aims to reshape and

  • BiodiverCity

    In ten European cities URBACT Local Groups will work out community-based approaches to valorise, measure and account biodiversity and related ecosystem services. The BiodiverCity partners will support and enable communities to plan powerful nature-based solutions, foster pro-environmental citizen

  • DARING Cities

    The network connects seven DARING cities committed to unlock the potential of transitional neighbourhoods and cities. Building on Ravenna’s experience in the Urban Innovative Actions project DARE, the network will design and implement a novel combination of data, digital tools, people involvement

  • Re-Gen

    Re-Gen is a European network of cities that aims to support sustainable urban development and social inclusion thanks to the protagonism of secondary school students from disadvantaged backgrounds. Young people, aged between 10 and 18, will be involved in the transformation of abandoned public areas

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