URBACT Good Practices

Community festival mobilising citizens, fostering civilian power and urban stewardship through raising awareness towards the values of built heritage to decrease social isolation

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

Building together the story of bees in urban areas

A municipal programme highlighting shops whose historical and cultural heritage contribute to the city’s identity

A branding initative for sustainable cultural tourism

A travelling van visiting villages geographically and socially isolated using information and communication technology (ICT)

Mobilising arts and culture sector to contribute to local climate change policies

Create more and better local jobs through an inspirational hub space and focused business supportsed business support

NGO House and the power of the civic ecosystem