Session 9: Greening urban economies

Greening Urban Economies: How change actually happens in cities

This session explores how green urban economic transformation takes place in practice. Through concrete experiences from the URBACT Action Planning Networks LET'S GO CIRCULAR!, GreenPlace, In4Green, COPE, and EcoCore, it examines concrete actions, key achievements and ongoing challenges. The discussion highlights how change unfolds over time through the interaction of local policies, public and private investments and everyday practices, offering practical insights into what enables greener and more resilient urban economies.