URBACT Good Practices

Active management of internationalization in a medium sized university city in order to remain the vibrant local hub in the global knowledge economy

A local initiative connecting pensioners and the young, now extended throughout the town

Community festival mobilising citizens, fostering civilian power and urban stewardship through raising awareness towards the values of built heritage to decrease social isolation

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

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

Supporting grassroots initiatives through annual open calls for grants 

Stakeholder collaboration for preventing water pollution 

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

Coordinating local work for immigrants' social inclusion