URBACT Good Practices

Awakening a town’s volunteering potential

Boosting community development and sustainability with a rewarding volunteer credit system 

Supporting grassroots initiatives through annual open calls for grants 

Unlocking Social and Economic Innovation Together

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

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

Making an impact through open governance: the Regional Civic Organisation Academy 

Improving energy efficiency of private housing and social support to vulnerable inhabitants

Educational equity and equal opportunities for young people at risk