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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  • ARCHETHICS: NEWS FROM THE NETWORK. What happened during this Network quarter?

    What happened during this Network quarter?

    From January to May 2025, many things happened and evolved during the network meetings. Among the most relevant developments, The Archethics network accelerated the drafting of the Integrated Action Plans on dissonant heritage and cities started some testing actions, as we will see in the case of Permet and Betera.

     

    Ileana Toscano

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  • Square of Riolo Terme

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

    Mariachiara Di Tella

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  • econnecting manifesto drawing

    The ECONNECTING Manifesto for Urban-Rural Linkages in European Proximity Territories

    roland.krebs

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  • TNM 11 in FOT

    TNM#11 in Fot: A decisive step for the Integrated Action Plans

    On September 23–24, 2025, the city of Fot, Hungary, hosted the penultimate Transnational Meeting (TNM) of the European project Breaking Isolation. This gathering brought together all partner cities for two intense days of exchanges, collaborative work, and local discoveries. 

    Barbara Gautherie

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  • Schoolhoods’ 6th Quarterly Network Report – Advancing IAPs

    “Advancing IAPs!” – during the sixth quarter of our journey, we begin managing the delivery of the Integrated Action Plans, starting with a robust monitoring framework, and progressing to finance and governance for implementation.

    Vasilis Koutalas

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  • Quarterly Report No. 7 – Cover

    Discover what’s new in MetaCity – Quarterly Report No. 7 is out now!

    As the summer months unfolded across Europe, MetaCity partners kept the momentum high with the development of their Integrated Action Plans (IAPs). From Campobasso’s Digital Twin testing to Nykarleby’s immersive VR experience in urban planning, cities continued shaping their future actions ahead of key milestones such as the EURegionsWeek in October and the final Network Meeting in Fundão this November.

    But planning is not just about strategy—it’s about people. This quarter also focused on gearing up communication with local citizens, thanks to the expertise of Simone d’Antonio, who guided partners on effective ways to engage communities and raise awareness about the digital future of our cities.

    Finally, this issue marks a farewell to Ricardo Gonçalves, MetaCity’s Project Manager since the very beginning. We thank him for his dedication and wish him success in his new role at the Portuguese Government. At the same time, we warmly welcome Micaela Gil, our Financial Manager, who will lead the project into its final stage.

    📖 Read the full Quarterly Report No. 7 here: https://3.basecamp.com/3809373/buckets/33378641/uploads/9121543317

     

    Michaela.Gil

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