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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  • CITISENSE Second Transnational Meeting: Two Days of Urban Innovation in Liepāja, Latvia

    Second Transnational Meeting

    May 27 & 28, 2025 | Liepaja, Latvia

    Dimitra Kounavi

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  • Six representatives from the GreenPlace network stand holding signed commitment documents

    GreenPlace cities commit themselves to developing more regeneration projects with green solutions and a participatory approach

    During two days, on 13 and 15 May 2025, the Project Partners of the GreenPlace network exchanged and learned about strategies and activities for "recycling" unused urban areas, using social participation tools. Based on the life of the GreenPlace network and the two-day meeting, it has become clear that for such processes, it is crucial to take into account not only the regional specificities and conditions of each of the partners, but also to introduce greenery as a key factor in limiting climate change in urban areas.

    Marcelline Bonneau

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  • Kids from Berane primary school holding a poster referring to Earth

    Celebrating Earth Day in Berane

    A week-long initiative showcased the power of collective action, green values, and sustainable mobility within the 30-minute territory.

    Mariachiara Di Tella

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  • Six takeaways from the 2nd Hydro-Heritage Cities meeting in Roeselare

    The Hydro-Heritage Cities meeting in Roeselare (Belgium) was dedicated to “Community Driven Engagement & Regeneration”. Here are our main intakes.

    Christos Giovanopoulos

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  • The Great Bačka Canal as a "Bleu-Green Trail" of Sombor City

    Dragana Siljanovic Kozoderovic, explains why and how the hydro-heritage of Great Bačka Canal, can lead to a sustainable urban development in Sombor (Serbia). 

    Christos Giovanopoulos

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  • Dunaújváros organised the biodiversity festival

    On Sunday, Dunaújváros celebrated nature with a vibrant Biodiversity Festival, organised as part of the URBACT BiodiverCity project. Held on the picturesque Szalki Island, the event placed a special focus on younger generations and aimed to bring the natural environment closer to the community through engaging and educational experiences.

    More info in hungarian: https://dunaujvaros.com/hirek/202505/oko_napot_is_rendeznek_a_szalki_szigeten

    András Merza

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