URBACT Good Practices

An orchestra for social inclusion, using music to bring diversities together and break down prejudice

The story of how to implement an age-friendly urban strategy to promote citizens' health, inclusion and wellbeing at all stages of life.

Boosting community development and sustainability with a rewarding volunteer credit system 

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

Involving young people in investing public funds 

A collaborative city model that increases the participation of city residents, promotes their equal involvement and strengthens relations between the main stakeholders in urban regeneration processes.

Converting underutilised spaces into sustainable, biodiverse areas for sports and wellbeing 

Integrating sustainable development in the education system 

Supporting green transition at city markets and among food retailers