URBACT Good Practices

Further develop the area-based policy for deprived neighbourhoods by applying innovative elements in territorial sense, involving new types of local stakeholders and experimenting with new empowering methods

A citizen-centric initiative creating a robust social innovation ecosystem 

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

Revitalising decaying historic apartment buildings by connecting owners, investors/users and public authorities

Collaborative creation of sustainable urban development strategy  

Coordinating effective, small-scale natural water retention measures 

Educational equity and equal opportunities for young people at risk  

Lowering barriers to make entrepreneurship an option for everyone

How a city has decided to spot existing public spaces and improve them in the scope of housing, recreation, leisure and social cohesion.