URBACT Good Practices

Creating bridges between homeless and local communities

The collaborative management of urban commons to counteract poverty and socio-spatial polarisation

Integration of retired citizens in historical and cultural places of public interest

Active management of internationalization in a medium sized university city in order to remain the vibrant local hub in the global knowledge economy

Including social criteria in public recruitment procedures to help disadvantaged people access the labour market in Avilés

A network for violence survivors offering specialised support 

Appointing community representatives amongst the residents of the target area Edgbaston Reservoir, to become permanent ambassadors, communicating with the City Council, and understanding their challenges – enabling Birmingham in this way to rebuild trust

A community theatre for reviving shrinking cities 

Supporting grassroots initiatives through annual open calls for grants