Session 7: Social data management

From data to impact: how cities turn social data into better urban policies

How can cities use social data to shape fairer, healthier, and more inclusive urban policies? This session brings together cities from the URBACT networks Cities@Heart, U.R. Impact, One Health 4 Cities, and NextGen YouthWork to explore how data on well-being, civic participation, health, and youth engagement can be collected, managed, and turned into action. Participants will hear practical city stories and engage in an open discussion on how social data can inform policy, strengthen citizen participation, and align with the Sustainable Development Goals.