URBACT Good Practices

Involving civil society in climate action

“Play” as innovative concept for promoting social inclusion, healthy lifestyles, energy awareness, place-making and economic prosperity

Community festival mobilising citizens, fostering civilian power and urban stewardship through raising awareness towards the values of built heritage to decrease social isolation

Gardening has wider impacts on the city that one would expect

The new ‘Towns’ Living Room’, established by the municipality in a vacant building, involves the heads of the city administration, active citizens, social services, development agency, public library and nursing home, local clubs and various associations

A charter to manage green spaces in a eco-friendly way

Shifting from industrial use to nature conservation in urban areas 

Selective waste collection system and domestic composting 

Enabling communities to implement projects and co-create their city