URBACT Good Practices

A testing ground for metropolitan public policies 

Citizens shaping their city's development 

Lowering barriers to make entrepreneurship an option for everyone

Converting underutilised spaces into sustainable, biodiverse areas for sports and wellbeing 

Digitalisation for more efficient municipal policies

Bringing city centre back to the residents by creating green, open spaces 

Development of urban forests 

Appointing community representatives amongst the residents of the target area Edgbaston Reservoir, to become permanent ambassadors, communicating with the City Council, and understanding their challenges – enabling Birmingham in this way to rebuild trust

Promoting the development of entrepreneurial skills among young people