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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  • A group of people walking through a tram depot

    How can temporary use contribute to the process of transformation

     

    Temporary use has emerged as a significant strategy across Europe to address the challenges of vacancy and urban transformation. Projects such as the URBACT networks and Horizon 2020's T-Factor have highlighted the potential of temporary use to creatively repurpose empty spaces, supporting local economies and fostering social cohesion. By utilizing vacant buildings and brownfields for short-term initiatives, temporary use not only revitalizes areas but also provides a testing ground for long-term sustainable solutions.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • A group of people standing in the forest in front of an art installation depicting a spider

    Reflections after the second and third transnational meetings in Cehegin and Onda - Cehegín perspective

     

    The second and third international meetings of the URBACT GreenPlace network took place on March 11-14 in Spain. This event, organized in cooperation with another Spanish city, Onda, provided a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences between project partners and served as a forum for discussion on the importance of working and learning together in building a more sustainable future for our cities towards Integrated Action Plans.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • Intergenerational Festival in Poljčane

    At the beginning of this summer, we organized an Intergenerational Festival in the meadow under the Čreti hayrack in the Municipality of Poljčane as part of the URBACT program's BiodiverCity action network.

    András Merza

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  • WELDI Journal Number 2

    This update on developments in the WELDI-network includes learning points from transnational meetings on access to housing and digital inclusion, and an assessment of what WELDI partners learned from the welcoming of Ukrainian refugees.

     

     

    dirk_gebhardt

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  • Curating the chaos of a healthy business ecosystem

    Creating a new hub, service, etc. without a clear plan or instead of building on what’s already there is a common mistake for a city to make.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Reflections and Insights: Key Learnings from the Vilanova i la Geltrú meeting

    We are thrilled to share a short video highlighting takeaways from participants of the Vilanova i la Geltrú meeting.

    Zoltán Szenes

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