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Discover our new Action Planning Networks!

We all want urban services to be efficient, redevelopment exciting, civic events colourful and new urban initiatives really able to make a difference! But how do you do this when many European cities

“I welcome in my restaurant voyagers, not tourists. People who are curious and respectful of the local lifestyle, who appreciate that the daily menu depends of the fresh and locally available products

What do we talk about during a 2,5 day summit on transforming planning? Catch a glimpse on our Day 2 Recap.

The climate crisis, as well as unhealthy lifestyles in urban environments, are closely interlinked with urban planning.

What does circular economy in the building sector mean to you in theory and where are we standing today? Which are the key challenges, the needs and how can we meet them starting from acting locally

UrbSecurity is a network of 9 cities which proposes an innovative approach to urban security and safety by integrating it with urban planning, social cohesion and other urban policies, following the

Happy, healthy, prosperous cities are rich in culture but culture does not enrich and empower everyone equally. 

The ‘IoTXchange’ URBACT ‘project that just kicked off this October in the Portuguese small city of Fundão - better known until now by its cherry trees - grouping other small cities across the theme of