URBACT Good Practices

Supporting green transition at city markets and among food retailers 

Bringing city centre back to the residents by creating green, open spaces 

Promoting the ecological rehabilitation of the river area 

Reimagining social services through community action 

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

Involving young people in investing public funds 

New Skills for new Jobs in Peri-urban Agriculture

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

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