URBACT Good Practices

Transforming a former disused school into a Creative Hub as part of (sub)urban regeneration process.

Bringing the voice of young people to policy-makers 

Using art, green and citizens in the transformation of urban areas

A citizens' inniatives service allowing citizens to participate in decision-making at local level

A testing ground for metropolitan public policies 

A decentralised approach for asylum seekers

Anchor institutions using spend analysis to improve procurement practice and benefit the local economy

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

Improving public spaces through solutions co-designed with local actors and communities