URBACT Good Practices

An integrated approach to sustainable urban development and upward social mobility

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

Refabricating urban structure and identity through revitalising a historic spinning factory 

A clear vision and a participatory approach are more important than a masterplan for urban regeneration.

Developing data-driven social policies tackling energy poverty 

Participation, integrated ecosystem services and biodiversity in peri-urban forest parks 

Inclusive, green and social infrastructure at the edge of the city 

Data-driven local governance aiming at improving the life of internationals

10 000 public employees, 10 000 potential innovators