Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    Sofia Aivalioti

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  • Podcast with Thiago Ferreira - Plasencia

    PODCAST | Plasencia (Spain): "It's about being close to each other"

    How can a historic city facing population decline reinvent itself for the future? In this episode of Residents of the Future, URBACT Lead Expert Tiago Ferreira travels to Plasencia, Spain, a city known for its cathedral, medieval old town and natural surroundings, to explore how it is responding to urban shrinkage.

    Krešimir Grubić

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  • PODCAST: Saldus (Latvia) - Putting People First in the Fight Against Urban Shrinkage

    Across Europe, many small cities are facing a shared challenge: population decline. In Latvia, this trend is particularly visible, and Saldus is no exception. Since 1991, the town has lost nearly 19% of its population — a reality felt not only in statistics, but in schools, kindergartens, local businesses, and daily life. In the latest episode of the Residents of the Future podcast, part of the URBACT programme, Lead Expert Tiago Ferreira speaks with Linda Medne, ULG Coordinator in Saldus, about how the city is responding to these challenges — and what gives reason for optimism.

    Krešimir Grubić

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  • Sport Based Solutions Guidance: A New Article In The Library Section

    Among our final products, ourLead Expert provided us and the interested parties with a Sport Based Solutions Guidance to orient us in the world of sport in urban spaces. Over the past two decades, sport has become a central component of contemporary urban policy due to its proven impact on public health, social cohesion, and environmental resilience. International frameworks, including those promoted by global and European institutions, emphasise that active living must be integrated into urban planning, mobility systems, education, and public space design. Sport is no longer seen as a marginal leisure activity, but as a structural tool capable of shaping healthier and more inclusive cities.

    Désirée Zucchi

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  • Temporary Use Value Creation Plan

    The Temporary Use Value Creation Plan is a tool, which helps cast a range of future possible developments in a temporary use project.

    tombroeks

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  • Temporary Use Value Creation Plan

    The Temporary Use Value Creation Plan is a tool, which helps cast a range of future possible developments in a temporary use project.

    tombroeks

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