Networks

Discover the URBACT Networks, their cities, their plans,  and recommendations. An URBACT network brings together EU cities willing to exchange ideas and produce integrated local policies with the help of their peers, local stakeholders and URBACT experts. Cities can join three types of URBACT Networks, Action Planning, Transfer and the Innovation Transfer Mechanism, following calls for proposals.

Interested in taking part in an URBACT Network? Find out more about the upcoming calls for Networks, how to join a Network as an expert or how to become a Local URBACT Group member, get involved!   

 

  • Urban N.O.S.E.

    Towards an urban economic system of Social Incubators
     

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  • CityLake

    CityLake network aims to create local alliances in 7 European cities to protect and valorise inland water resources, following the path outlined by the Lake Cusio Contract, in Italy. Based on a scientific understanding of lake ecosystems and continuous monitoring, the proposed approach leads to implement science-based actions and ensure the long-term commitment of a wide range of stakeholders (regional and local authorities, companies, NGOs and citizens).

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  • URBAN ECHO

    The URBAN ECHO network helps cities with an integrated approach to urban renewal that puts people first. The Transfer Network develops long-term strategies, tailored to each neighbourhood. Led by Ghent, partners learn how cross-departmental collaboration, meaningful citizen participation and strong local partnerships create change that resonates. No quick fixes. No standard solutions. 

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  • Theatre4all

    Theatre4all is an URBACT Transfer Network bringing together European cities to transfer and adapt an innovative cultural policy that positions public theatres and the performing arts as drivers of social inclusion, accessibility and community participation. Led by the City of Alessandria (IT), the network supports partner cities in embedding inclusive governance, co-creation with local stakeholders and audience development into their cultural strategies.

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  • CO-PLACE

    The CO-PLACE network helps cities activate underused spaces for cultural heritage and social innovation. Inspired by Brindisi’s social innovation hub, partner cities learn to reuse vacant public buildings as neighbourhood hubs for services, culture and learning. Through collaboration with local communities and stakeholders, the network promotes placemaking, social inclusion and stronger, more resilient communities.

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  • RE:START

    ​RE:START is an URBACT-funded Transfer Network on boosting the attractiveness of mid-sized cities. It will capitalise on the experience of Idanha-a-Nova (PT) reverting depopulation by creating new pathways for growth, using innovative place branding as a main driver. Along with Idanha, the transfer cities are Jonadi (IT), Loutraki (EL), Marina Alta functional area (ES), Nyborg (DK) and Khotyn (UA).

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  • Youth Space Link

    Youth Space Link connects 7 European cities that believe youth spaces can be more than just places – they can be platforms for participation, dialogue and real influence on local policies. By sharing experience and learning from each other, cities adapt proven solutions to empower young people in their own local contexts.

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  • UNIDAS4EU

    UNIDAS4EU is a European cooperation project aiming to transfer and implement the Portuguese “UNIDAS” intermunicipal governance model in six European cities. It strengthens coordinated, territorial, and victim-centred responses to domestic and gender-based violence through better communication, interdisciplinary collaboration, and referral mechanisms. By supporting partner cities to adopt an integrated governance framework, UNIDAS4EU enhances municipal capacity, improves local support services, and fosters sustainable cooperation, contributing to safer, more inclusive, and resilient urban communities across Europe.

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  • Entrepreneurial Cities

    Entrepreneurial Cities is an URBACT Transfer Network led by Albergaria-a-Velha (PT) that supports cities to integrate entrepreneurial education for young people into local policies and practice by transfer and adaptation. The network connects municipalities, schools, businesses and community actors to strengthen youth skills, confidence and agency through hands-on learning, mentorship and testing actions in real-life contexts.

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