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Moving Cities: How Re-Gen’s Small-Scale Actions Created a European Movement for Active, Healthy and Inclusive Urban Futures

After 2.5 years of collaboration, nine European cities have shown that sport, creativity and participation can transform public spaces into common spaces — places that move people, ideas and communities toward healthier, more beautiful and sustainable cities.

Joint Initiatives Between Partners

During the two years of work on the Re-Gen project, various partners have devised and implemented joint initiatives. This is the case with Cecilia Mezzano from Milan and Vasilika Lasska from Lezha. The video “The Sport Between us” that you see in the library was born from their idea. We asked Cecilia to tell us about this experience.

Learning together at the URBACT ITN “Prepare for Re-Use Stage” meeting

Paris | 3-5 February 2026

Saldus: 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.

Build a Welcoming City - the WELDI Game

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