URBACT Good Practices

Engaging citizens in their city's environmental maintenance, promoting environmental awareness and volunteer work

Participative development of visionary goals, a masterplan with implementation measures and a collaboration agreement for future urban development

A case of revitalising degraded residential urban neighbourhoods through community planning

Improving employability for people in vulnerable situations 

Involving disabled people in creating a city accessible for all 

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

Supporting local circular economy by selling goods from recycling centres 

Connecting actions and long-term sustainability goals in local governments 

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