URBACT Good Practices

The successful story of a city's transformation strategy

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

Creating bridges between homeless and local communities

Boosting environmental responsibility through gaming and rewarding

Promoting women and girls’ digital skills and interest in technology through the project +Dones³: Science, Talent and Technology

Connecting sites for bees freedom

Promoting environmentally friendly transport and reducing car traffic - and thus CO2 emissions - within the city

Development of urban forests 

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