URBACT Good Practices

The collaborative management of urban commons to counteract poverty and socio-spatial polarisation

Connecting actions and long-term sustainability goals in local governments 

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

Enhancing access and mobility for citizens in remote areas 

Improving integration and resilience in peripheral mass housing estates 

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

The new ‘Towns’ Living Room’, established by the municipality in a vacant building, involves the heads of the city administration, active citizens, social services, development agency, public library and nursing home, local clubs and various associations

Strengthening citizens' capacity in local decision-making

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