URBACT Good Practices

Integrated approach to urban regeneration of a disadvantaged district through a citizen participation process and three strategic intercorrelated pathways.

Managing a city's sustainable development focusing on economic, environmental, social and cultural revival

A shared resource and governance method for tourism and city promotion

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

NGO House and the power of the civic ecosystem

Co-creating a commitment to inclusion and tolerance

By using empty buildings and culture as an intermediary, solutions to complex challenges are co-created between the citizens and the municipality.

Engaging citizens in their city's environmental maintenance, promoting environmental awareness and volunteer work

Coordinating effective, small-scale natural water retention measures