URBACT Good Practices

Using collaborative planning and partnership to integrate bottom-up local input with top-down strategic priorities

Involving civil society in climate action

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 model for cities to strengthen citizen participation and promote participatory democracy.

A municipal programme highlighting shops whose historical and cultural heritage contribute to the city’s identity

Collaborative creation of sustainable urban development strategy  

Data-driven local governance aiming at improving the life of internationals

Joint urban development addressing challenges posed by segregation and inequality

Supporting local circular economy by selling goods from recycling centres