URBACT stories

Hear from the URBACT community on today’s most pressing challenges and inspiring examples from all around Europe. Find the inspiration you have been looking for to put knowledge into action!

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    Food for thought in URBACT cities: the broad effects of eating local

    How can improving local food kick-start the systemic transition of a city and its surrounding territory?

    François Jégou

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  • Governing commons, is it even possible?

    Creative communities have long been a vital element for city regeneration: groups of people helping to improve urban spaces, buildings, initiatives or services, opening them up for neighbourhood use in order to answer local needs.

    Liat Rogel

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  • Can public procurement help solve gender inequality?

    URBACT cities and experts investigate how to unlock the potential of public procurement to drive gender equality.

     

    Sally Kneeshaw

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  • Cities are finding innovative ways to help poor neighbourhoods

    Using good practice from their URBACT partners, cities are getting residents involved in regenerating their own neighbourhoods.

    Ivan Tosics

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  • Nine solutions for more vibrant, productive cities

    These local actions for community participation and productivity are inspiring cities across the EU. Could they work in yours too?

    Amy Labarrière

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  • Five great ideas for greener cities

    These local green solutions are inspiring cities across the EU. Could they work in your city too?

    Amy Labarrière

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