URBACT Good Practices

A municipal programme highlighting shops whose historical and cultural heritage contribute to the city’s identity

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

A citizen-centric initiative creating a robust social innovation ecosystem 

Enhance diversity by deconstructing stereotypes and prejudices about immigrants

Shifting from industrial use to nature conservation in urban areas 

Selective waste collection system and domestic composting 

Anchor institutions using spend analysis to improve procurement practice and benefit the local economy

Experimenting, improvising and evolving playful strategies to improve the lives of our citizens

Bringing together citizens and businesses for a more environmentally friendly society