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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    Shaping Urban Regeneration Together in Vila Nova de Poiares

    From 13–14 May 2025, Vila Nova de Poiares, Portugal, hosted delegations from eight countries for the 6th Core Network Meeting of the URBACT “GreenPlace. Let’s do it together!” network. Representatives from partner cities, including elected officials, ULG members, and project experts, came together for two days of exchanges, workshops, and site visits, all with a shared focus on green urban regeneration and active community participation.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • Schoolhoods’ 5th Quarterly Network Report – getting into detail

    “Getting into detail!” – during the fifth quarter of our journey, we dived into the details of emerging pressing topics like how to safeguard political buy-in for our implementations-to-come and focused on getting our actions ready to fly and to deliver.

    Claus Kollinger

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  • The S.M.ALL POV: On Communities and Sustainable Mobility

    We’re excited to share this article by Dr. Katerina Paschalidou from the Municipality of Komotini, one of our S.M.ALL project partners. With a PhD in Sport Science, a background in law and bioethics, and hands-on experience leading sustainable mobility initiatives, Katerina combines academic insight with real-world action. Her perspective brings fresh energy and depth to our shared URBACT journey towards more inclusive, people-centred cities.

    Enjoy her contribution, and thank you Katerina!

    Erica Bisetto

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  • Highlights from PUMA second quarter in 2025 (April - June)

    KarolinaOrcholska

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  • Breathing New Life into Bucharest’s Oldest Tram Depot

    Located in central Bucharest, just behind the Government headquarters, Victoria Depot stands as a significant, yet underutilized, landmark of industrial heritage — the oldest tram depot in the city, and a site with considerable potential for urban regeneration. Characterized by its iron framework, spacious halls, and embedded urban history, the depot had gradually receded from public attention — until the GreenPlace network brought it back into focus through a structured participatory initiative.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • Future STEAM Cities Transferability Study

    The Future STEAM Cities Transferability Study explores the potential for adapting Aveiro’s STEAM City model across four European cities—Alytus (Lithuania), Kolding (Denmark), Oulu (Finland), and Płock (Poland). Conducted within the URBACT Innovation Transfer Network framework, the study identifies the key conditions, challenges, and opportunities that shape the successful implementation of STEAM-based urban innovation.

     

    Joana Resende

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