About the URBACT Programme
URBACT aims to foster integrated urban development in Europe by supporting networks of cities and towns to exchange good practices and ideas. This webpage aims to share information, news and articles about URBACT, especially to its Irish audience.
The first URBACT IV call for Action Planning Networks (APNs) closed on the 31st of March 2023 with 30 new APNs confirmed by the Programme Monitoring Committee (PMC) at the end of May. Irish local authorities were announced as being party to seven of these 30, each undertaking their URBACT Action Planning journey between June 2023 and December 2025.
In 2024, the URBACT PMC announced 10 new Innovation Transfer Networks. Irish partners are currently party to two of these: Dublin City Council & Sandyford Business District.
In 2025, 25 new Transfer Networks were announced with four of these containing Irish partners: Limerick City and County Council, Galway City Council, Monaghan County Council and Dublin City Council.
A new brand new URBACT call for Action Networks is currently open until 17 June 2026.
The URBACT website more generally offers a plethora of interesting supports to help you explore the potential for integrated and participatory actions in your town or city, none more so than the URBACT Toolbox. Lots of valuable gadgets and tricks are also available there to assist you in tackling urban challenges in your locality, including guidance, tools, templates, prompts, explainers and much much more!