URBACT Good Practices

A case of revitalising degraded residential urban neighbourhoods through community planning

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

Promoting environmentally friendly transport and reducing car traffic - and thus CO2 emissions - within the city

Shifting from industrial use to nature conservation in urban areas 

Including social criteria in public recruitment procedures to help disadvantaged people access the labour market in Avilés

Reducing citizens' carbon footprint by education on sustainable food 

Promoting organic production while enhancing local economic development 

Boosting environmental responsibility through gaming and rewarding