URBACT Good Practices

Supporting grassroots initiatives through annual open calls for grants 

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

Integrating vulnerable individuals, especially Roma, through education and empowerment 

Revitalising residential courtyards for eco-friendly, inclusive outdoor recreation 

Driving economic diversity and environmental sustainability 

Rewarding climate action and supporting local shopping 

Create more and better local jobs through an inspirational hub space and focused business supportsed business support

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

Urgent, coordinated support for people at risk of becoming homeless