URBACT Good Practices

Revitalising the creative sector with a production-based cultural model 

Connecting actions and long-term sustainability goals in local governments 

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

Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together

The conversion of a central decaying area into an innovative district

A pro-active approach for welcoming refugees, starting the integration process from day one.

Developing data-driven social policies tackling energy poverty 

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

Gardening has wider impacts on the city that one would expect