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    Schemes for regeneration management, its monitoring and fast-track reactions – Lodz case study

    In our next output, based on the example of Łódź, which carries out large-scale revitalisation projects, the scheme for managing the revitalisation process in the city was analysed and a strategic

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    A TESTIMONY OF OUR MEETINGS IN CLERMONT FERRAND...

    Sometimes images are better than words...Difficult to explain in an article so many interesting exchanges and learning, so we recommend you to watch the video...

     

     

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    Access to nature in cities improves health and boosts well-being

    Are we fully aware of the relevance of urban green spaces? We are hardwired in a way that our body and mind functions far better in natural environment. A growing body of empirical evidence indicates

    Tamas Kallay

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    Apitourism an alternative, enjoyable and challenging activity for demanding citizens and tourists!

    Are you interested in nature and the miracles that are hidden in the behaviour of pollinating insects? You can have a taste of the above through what we call, Apitourism! Apitourism is an alternative

    v.erhart

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    A rural-urban connection to embed food in all policies

    Exponential growth in the planet’s population and its predominantly urban character are characteristics of our modern world. How are we going to feed this mainly urban population?

    Antonio Zafra

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  • Getting Smart About Digital Innovation

    We’re told that the future is smart; the future is digital. But what does it really mean to be a smart city? And how do we achieve the required digital transition in a way which really benefits those

    Ian Graham

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    Do we need participatory democracy to save democracy?

    Everyone acknowledges today that democracies around the world are increasingly challenged. The number of issues they have to face – and have difficulties to respond to (social justice, economic

    Christophe Gouache

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    Get to know URBACT’s 23 new Action Planning Networks

    Discover our new Action Planning Networks!

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  • Attention all urban decision-makers! Did you know that you can do business without money?

    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

    Steffen Wetzstein

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