Networks

Discover the URBACT Networks, their cities, their plans,  and recommendations. An URBACT network brings together EU cities willing to exchange ideas and produce integrated local policies with the help of their peers, local stakeholders and URBACT experts. Cities can join three types of URBACT Networks, Action Planning, Transfer and the Innovation Transfer Mechanism, following calls for proposals.

Interested in taking part in an URBACT Network? Find out more about the upcoming calls for Networks, how to join a Network as an expert or how to become a Local URBACT Group member, get involved!   

 

  • 2Nite

    2Nite network aims to transfer the multidisciplinary and inclusive approach of the Urban Innovative Actions project ToNite to the topic of urban security during evening and night. It will focus on how the collaboration with local stakeholders and communities and the provision of new services at night-time for reviving public spaces may be crucial for improving residents’ perception of safety at night.

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  • Plan Einstein Academy

    In Plan Einstein Academy, six cities collaborate to transfer good practices from Utrecht’s Plan Einstein approach to new local contexts. Network partners will look for ways to develop creative welcoming spaces and activities which enable meaningful encounters between newcomers and their neighbours - taking account of the needs of both - from the first day of arrival. Living together. Learning together. Working together.

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  • CITISENSE

    CITISENSE is an Innovation Transfer Network led by the Municipality of Piraeus, dedicated to enhancing urban security through innovative approaches. Building on the success of the Urban Innovative Actions BeSecure-FeelSecure project, it focuses on transferring effective tools, implementing pilot actions, and fostering advanced governance models to address safety challenges and improve urban living environments.

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  • Future STEAM Cities

    Future STEAM Cities network focuses on transferring innovative practices developed during Aveiro STEAM City, funded by Urban Innovative Actions. The network's goals are twofold: to nurture and enhance digital competencies and to advance STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) education methodologies, addressing common challenges faced by EU cities, including attracting and retaining talent, innovation and digitalisation. 

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  • DARING Cities

    The network connects seven DARING cities committed to unlock the potential of transitional neighbourhoods and cities. Building on Ravenna’s experience in the Urban Innovative Actions project DARE, the network will design and implement a novel combination of data, digital tools, people involvement and stakeholders collaboration, storytelling and facilitation skills to improve, together, the citizens’ quality of life.

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  • REinventing Culture in Urban Places

    Funded by URBACT, REinventing Culture in Urban Places (RECUP) harnesses culture and creativity to strengthen urban and peri-urban communities. Inspired by Újbuda’s CUP 4 Creativity project (funded by Urban Innovative Action), it reconnects citizens through cultural creative engagement, promote inclusion, collaboration, and mental well-being. By mapping cultural assets, hosting inclusive events, and empowering participation, RECUP reduces isolation, strengthens social ties, and builds self-sustaining local ecosystems. It showcases culture’s transformative power in shaping resilient, vibrant cities and fostering sustainable urban development.

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  • WISH CITIES

    WISH CITIES network aims to create a strategic framework for the well-being of adolescents, structured around three key pillars: the development of youth ambassadors, the enhancement and creation of dedicated spaces, and the introduction of voucher systems to support activities and services for young people. This initiative represents a significant step towards fostering a new culture of collaboration among city administrations and stakeholders.

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  • Hydro-Heritage Cities

    Hydro-Heritage Cities network that collaborates on adapting the know-how of the Urban Innovative Actions project Cultural H.ID.RA.N.T. in diverse local contexts. Building on Chalandri’s integrated, participatory approach, the network draws inspiration from the revitalisation of a still-functioning Roman aqueduct, which was re-integrated into urban life. Hydro-Heritage Cities aims to test and refine this model as a prototype for regenerating cultural heritage sites linked to water in a sustainable, community-driven way, while also addressing climate change challenges and strengthening citizens' sense of belonging and ownership.

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  • Cities 4 Co-Housing

    Cities 4 Co-Housing is an URBACT Innovation Transfer Network dedicated to sharing good practices on providing long-term affordability in housing, inspired by the innovative CALICO project in the Brussels Capital Region. Anchored in the Community Land Trust model, the network’s goal is to foster vibrant, empowered communities where mutual care, neighbourhood integration, gender equality, and a strong sense of belonging are at the heart of every initiative.

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