URBACT Good Practices

Bringing together citizens and businesses for a more environmentally friendly society

Promoting cycling as a means of commuting in the city 

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 energy efficiency of private housing and social support to vulnerable inhabitants

Network of communities prioritising climate neutral activities 

Creating a place for mobilising citizens, fostering civilian power and urban stewardship through raising awareness towards the values of built heritage

Revitalising decaying historic apartment buildings by connecting owners, investors/users and public authorities

Integrating vulnerable individuals, especially Roma, through education and empowerment 

How a city has decided to spot existing public spaces and improve them in the scope of housing, recreation, leisure and social cohesion.