URBACT Good Practices

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

Improving employability for people in vulnerable situations 

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

The collaborative management of urban commons to counteract poverty and socio-spatial polarisation

A smart link between data and urban planning in order to create mixed urban environments embraced by citizens and partners

Using collaborative planning and partnership to integrate bottom-up local input with top-down strategic priorities

Coordinating effective, small-scale natural water retention measures 

Promoting renewable energy in public buildings 

Creating a place for mobilising citizens, fostering civilian power and urban stewardship through raising awareness towards the values of built heritage