Networks and cities' news

Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities: Highlights from the S.M.ALL Network in the Second Journal

As the S.M.ALL network progresses in its mission to transform urban spaces with a focus on inclusivity, accessibility, and reducing urban inequalities, Lead Expert Pietro Elisei highlights the valuable knowledge and insights gained through transnational collaboration.

Beyond the Urban: a race across Bucharest to experience intermodal mobility

In the heart of Bucharest, participants at Beyond the Urban’s transnational meeting embarked on a game-based journey that turned the city into a dynamic classroom for sustainable, intermodal transportation. From the National Library to the Transport Museum, teams competed to navigate Bucharest using as many transport modes as possible. The objective? Gain firsthand insights into the possibilities of multi-modal urban mobility, capture points of interest along the route, and bring the essence of Beyond the Urban’s mission to life through hands-on exploration.

Quarto d'Altino: A Sustainable Future through Culture and Cohesion

In recent years, the Municipality of Quarto d'Altino, through the actions of its local government, has embarked on an ambitious path to address the environmental and social challenges of its territory. A key part of this effort is the URBACT GreenPlace initiative, a European program promoting sustainable urban development through collaboration and the exchange of best practices among cities.

Core Network Meeting Aarhus - Participation and Democracy.

On how policy choices are reflected in organizational structures and language use

200 cubes to rethink the square: the participatory small scale action in Riolo Terme, Italy

Ready citizen one: the metaverse cities are on their way, and it’s not urban fiction

The “METACITY” Action Planning Network, funded by the EU URBACT IV programme, is now entering into the final course of its planning stage, with its 10 partners developing the first versions of its Integrated Action Plans, that will bring them one step closer to a strong presence in the metaverse. And no, this is not science fiction or even urban fiction, as they have already tested and will now start to prepare for implementing real actions that will put technology at the service of their citizens.