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SPARK Partners Join URBACT Transfer Networks at URBACT University 2026 in Cork 25–27 August 2026

From 25 to 27 August 2026, partners of the SPARK Transfer Network joined representatives from URBACT Transfer Networks from across Europe for the URBACT University 2026, held in Cork, Ireland.

"Who is watching whom?" How seven different European cities are looking for common ground in biodiversity?

Water buffaloes are watching

Water buffaloes are chewing grass, grounded in the present moment. As they watch the visitors from seven European countries, the group of people is trying to understand the deeper purpose of these animals and the surrounding ecosystem. We are in the Slovenian town of Ormož, stepping into the world of biodiversity, Nature-based Solutions (NbS), and the revitalization of neglected natural landscapes. Welcome to our project.

Perugia sets an example in green space management: delegations from six European countries

On 10 February 2026, Perugia shared its experience in participatory green-space management with partners from across Europe as part of the URBACT PARKS (Participatory Actions for Resilient and Knowledgeable Stewardship) project.

The PARKS network brings together cities from the network to exchange knowledge and transfer successful approaches to the management of urban green spaces. During the visit, European partners explored two examples of Perugia’s participatory approach: Chico Mendes Park, where the Natura Urbana association manages the Ecomodule and organises activities for citizens, and the San Matteo degli Armeni complex, home to an urban garden managed by the Vivi il borgo citizens’ association for more than ten years.

From Temporary to Transformative: Why Tactical Urbanism Is Really About Learning

TactiCity - Tactical urbanism for inclusive places as an URBACT Transfer Network highlights the importance of reclaiming streets through Milan’s Citywide tactical urbanism project - and recipient of the URBACT Good Practice title - the „Piazza Aperte”, applying integrated participatory approaches, co-governance policies and bottom-up methods.

TactiCity Kick-off meeting in Milan

TacityCity network cities getting together in Milan

TactiCity - City Visits

Between January and May 2026, TactiCity  organised a series of city visits across Europe to explore local approaches to tactical urbanism, participatory governance, and public space transformation.