URBACT Good Practices

Boosting community development and sustainability with a rewarding volunteer credit system 

Refabricating urban structure and identity through revitalising a historic spinning factory 

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

Stakeholders cooperation in strategic planning and engaging local communities 

Using art, green and citizens in the transformation of urban areas

How a city can smartly use its abandoned spaces to respond to citizens' needs

A partnership approach for reinvigorating town centres

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

Strengthening citizens' capacity in local decision-making