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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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    Unlocking Public Spaces for Youth Engagement: A Holistic Approach to Health and Nutrition

    Public spaces are more than recreational areas; they hold the potential to become dynamic hubs for promoting physical activity, healthy eating, and social interaction among young people aged 10-18. Yet, in many cities, these vital spaces remain underused or inaccessible to youth, either by design or neglect. The Re-GEN URBACT Action planning network has taken up the challenge to redesign public spaces in such a way that they become vital arenas where the youngsters can gather, express themselves and connect with their communities.

     

    In the context of increasing health concerns[1], innovative strategies that merge outdoor activities and nutrition education can foster lifelong healthy habits. Drawing on successful examples from across Europe and also outside of Europe, this article explores how local governments and communities can effectively transform public spaces into vibrant centers for youth engagement.
     

    [1] Youth health in both the Netherlands and the EU faces significant challenges. In the Netherlands, 11.3% of children (ages 4-12) and 12.2% of teens (ages 12-16) are overweight, while 30% of students report mental health issues. Similarly, EU data highlights that nearly one in five youth deaths is linked to intentional self-harm

    Desiree Zucchi

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    Dobrich Hosted the Third Main Meeting of Re-Gen Project

    In October 15-16, 2024, the Municipality of Dobrich, in partnership with the Association of Bulgarian Black Sea Municipalities, hosted the third main meeting of the Re-Gen project. The Municipality of Verona - leading partner and all partner municipalities in the project, the leading expert of URBACT and a representative of the Secretariat of URBACT took part in the event, where they were welcomed by Mr. P. Pavlov, Deputy Mayor "Strategic Development and Economy" and Mr. Mrs. N. Ivanova, chairperson of the permanent committee "Sports, education and youth activities".

    Desiree Zucchi

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  • An urban development hackathon in Daugavpils!

    An urban development hackathon took place on March 19th and 26th at the Daugavpils Culture Palace, where local citizens had the opportunity to create and present ideas for the development of Jaunās Forštates Park. Municipality invited young people to participate in a park development hackathon to create innovative proposals for its transformation.

    Desiree Zucchi

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  • Shaping the Future of Student Mobility: Schoolhoods Partnership in Action! 🚶‍♂️🚲 | Schoolhoods transnational meeting in Brașov (RO)

    🚲 Empowering students through sustainable mobility! 🚀

    Vasilis Koutalas

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  • C4TALENT in Roeselare: Video Highlights from the Event

    Catching the athmosphere of the meeting.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Friends Reunited: Residents of the Future @ URBACT City Festival in Wrocław

    With over 600 participants from all over Europe, including mayors, city officers, EU policymakers, urban planners, and changemakers, the festival was a three-day celebration of ideas, good practices, and the future of European cities. Organised under the high patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the EU, the festival offered talks, workshops, exhibitions, and the grand unveiling of the URBACT-labelled Good Practices 2024–2027.

    Krešimir Grubić

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