URBACT Good Practices

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  • Ljubljana / Slovenia

    Bringing citizens closer to their mayor and city services

    A citizens' inniatives service allowing citizens to participate in decision-making at local level

  • Vila Boa do Bispo / Portugal

    Smart Village strategy

    A community vision for a smart, sustainable future 

  • Barcelona / Spain

    BMINCOME

    Combining guaranteed minimum income and active social policies in deprived urban areas

  • The Hague / Netherlands

    Keeping local waters clean

    Stakeholder collaboration for preventing water pollution 

  • KielRegion / Italy

    Five URBACT Good Practices reconnecting cities with nature for better urban water management

    As climate change accelerates pressures on urban water management, cities are taking the plunge by introducing green infrastructure to boost local water resilience.

    In her 2026 World Water Day statement, EU Commissioner for Environment, Water Resilience and a Competitive Circular Economy Jessika

  • Lucca / Italy

    Greening and innovating logistics in a historic centre

    Implementing an advanced logistics platform improving urban mobility and access 

  • Kristianstad / Sweden

    Urban Community Development Näsby

    Joint urban development addressing challenges posed by segregation and inequality

  • Birmingham

    Shifting mindsets to involve local communities in urban regeneration

    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

  • Esplugues / Spain

    Children's council and public youth audience

    Encouraging young citizens' participation at local level