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Five URBACT Good Practices reconnecting cities with nature for better urban water management

As climate change accelerates pressures on urban water management, cities are taking the plunge by introducing green infrastructure to boost local water

SHIFT-R

SHIFT-R is a Transfer Network inspired by Fundão’s (PT) award-winning model of building a place-based innovation ecosystem to revitalise small cities.The

RE:START

​RE:START is an URBACT-funded Transfer Network on boosting the attractiveness of mid-sized cities. It will capitalise on the experience of Idanha-a-Nova (PT)

PARKS

The PARKS network aims to transform urban greenery management by placing citizens at the heart of public space care. The project facilitates the transfer of

OLYMPICS4ALL

OLYMPICS4ALL is a community-based project implemented across seven European municipalities, aimed at promoting active and healthy ageing through physical

Network4Work

Network4Work is an URBACT Transfer Network bringing European cities together to improve how local employment systems work. The project transfers a proven multi

Human Power Hub

The HPH Europe Network is a European network dedicated to the transfer, adaptation and consolidation of social innovation ecosystems, promoting integrated

COMONCITY

Comings and Goings

The Comings and Goings network transfers the flexible, on demand mobility solution of the Viseu Dão Lafões region (PT) to 6 European partner cities. Designed to

CivicHeritage

CivicHeritage empowers cities and communities to transform and repurpose cultural heritage into active civic infrastructure. Led by Municipality of Onda (ES)

Theatre4all

Theatre4all is an URBACT Transfer Network bringing together European cities to transfer and adapt an innovative cultural policy that positions public theatres

SPARK

Entrepreneurial Cities

Entrepreneurial Cities is an URBACT Transfer Network led by Albergaria-a-Velha (PT) that supports cities to integrate entrepreneurial education for young people

Smart Mobility on Demand

Smart Mobility on Demand is more than a mobility service. It connects rural and urban areas through a flexible and inclusive demand-responsive transport

UNIDAS4EU

UNIDAS4EU is a European cooperation project aiming to transfer and implement the Portuguese “UNIDAS” intermunicipal governance model in six European cities. It

Eat4Climate

While food systems account for 25% of greenhouse gas emissions, the Eat4Climate URBACT Transfer Network, led by Mouans-Sartoux (FR) with six European partner

ReDAN

ReDAN is an URBACT Transfer Network of partner cities working together to regenerate degraded urban and peri-urban areas through nature-based solutions. The

CityLake

CityLake network aims to create local alliances in 7 European cities to protect and valorise inland water resources, following the path outlined by the Lake

CALL

The CALL Transfer Network supports cities to deliver more accessible and inclusive urban environments. It brings partner cities together to connect people and

Youth Space Link

Youth Space Link connects 7 European cities that believe youth spaces can be more than just places – they can be platforms for participation, dialogue and real

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

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

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

EmPowerIngUs

EmPowerIngUs represents a significant stride in urban innovation and social inclusion by advanced data analysis and technical fieldwork, facilitating not only

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

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

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

Smart Village strategy

A community vision for a smart, sustainable future 

Entrepreneurship+ Academy

Fostering entrepreneurial spirit and participation of students 

Healthy and Active Elderly programme

Integration of retired citizens in historical and cultural places of public interest

SIT FLEXI Demand responsive transport solution

Enhancing access and mobility for citizens in remote areas 

Intermunicipal victim support network

A network for violence survivors offering specialised support 

Comings and goings: on-demand mobility for isolated rural areas

Collaborative on-demand mobility opportunities in isolated areas 

Innovation-friendly city

A strategic plan to create a business and innovation-friendly ecosystem 

River restoration project

Promoting the ecological rehabilitation of the river area 

Youth participatory budget

Bringing the voice of young people to policy-makers 

Tech Hub

An innovation and technology hub boosting economy and creating opportunities 

City embraces waste

Selective waste collection system and domestic composting 

Climate adaptation fund

Involving civil society in climate action

SEED: creating young entrepreneurs

Promoting the development of entrepreneurial skills among young people

Human Power Hub

A citizen-centric initiative creating a robust social innovation ecosystem 

From food to sustainability

Promoting organic production while enhancing local economic development 

Restart: an integrated strategy for attracting residents

Combatting demographic decline in low-density territories 

Capacity building for third-country nationals

Attracting workforce and supporting the settlement of third-country nationals 

Craft Lab - Casas e Lugares do Sentir

Enhancing crafts with digital manufacturing technologies 

Olympics4all: Communities for Active Ageing

Increasing physical activity of the elderly and creating healthier communities 

Night at the Market

Fostering community engagement through municipal market events 

Sustainable tourism destination

Integrating environmental, social, cultural and economic pillars to promote responsible tourism

Participatory youth budget

Involving young people in investing public funds 

Sustainable food school programme

A programme providing healthy and sustainable school meals 

S.M.ALL

The S.M.ALL network  addresses urban challenges, promoting and implementing sustainable mobility solutions for all, including safe home-to-school journeys

Remote-IT

Remote-IT network tackles the new challenges cities are experiencing connected to the future of work. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the transformation

Re-Gen

Re-Gen is a European network of cities that aims to support sustainable urban development and social inclusion thanks to the protagonism of secondary school

Residents of the future

Residents of the future wants to address the issue of urban depopulation within small and medium-sized cities. By focusing on digital transformation, economic

One Health 4 Cities

The One Health 4 Cities network aims to promote the integration of the One Health approach into urban strategies and projects. It intends to develop tools that

METACITY

Metacity aims to increase competitiveness of small and medium tech-aware cities, benefiting from the opportunity to enhance service efficiency and citizen

In4Green

In4Green is a collaborative network of industrial cities from across Europe with a shared commitment: to lead transformative change within European industry and

GreenPlace

GreenPlace is an URBACT network consisting of ten partners who aim at developing a set of activities for "recycling" unused urban areas, using social

GenProcure

GenProcure will address the gender equality in public procurement, many times referred to as Gender-Responsive Public Procurement. It consists of promoting

FEMACT-Cities

Gender equality has been enshrined in EU law for nearly 25 years, however, implementation on a local level remains uneven. The role of gender equality as a

ECONNECTING

ECONNECTING focuses on sustainable urban-rural mobility solutions within the 30-minute territory. Our mission is to advocate inclusive, digital, and ecological

Cities for Sustainability Governance

Cities are urged to set ambitious ecological goals for climate and biodiversity while managing social and economic sustainability. No European city has yet

COPE

A green and just transition in cities is key to achieving carbon neutrality in Europe by 2050. The COPE (Coherent Place-based Climate Action) network will

TechDiversity

TechDiversity is an URBACT network of eight partners representing small and medium-sized European cities, that aim to boost and facilitate diverse local

U.R. Impact

U.R. Impact focuses on addressing a key policy challenge: to develop effective strategies for empowering local communities during processes of urban

WELDI

In order to build more inclusive and resilient societies, local authorities need to ensure that migrant reception and support policies guarantee that migrants

Breaking Isolation

The "Breaking Isolation" Network, composed with 10 European cities, aims to address the rising issue of social isolation.

The project seeks to strengthen

Cities After Dark

Life in cities continues even after dark. The 'Night Economy' is made up of activities that are essential for a city to function 24 hours a day and play a

BiodiverCity

In ten European cities URBACT Local Groups will work out community-based approaches to valorise, measure and account biodiversity and related ecosystem services

EcoCore

EcoCore focuses on accelerating the green transition in the industrial areas of partner cities. It aims to build the capacity of small cities in addressing

ARCHETHICS 

ARCHETHICS network brings together nine European cities that share the presence of heritage linked to a complex and controversial historical past (totalitarian

LET'S GO CIRCULAR!

LET‘S GO CIRCULAR! network is paving the way for a sustainable, just and productive transition of cities towards a functioning Circular Economy. It addresses

DIGI-INCLUSION

DIGI-INCLUSION network aims to tackle social exclusion and boost digital inclusion not only by granting access to technology but by enabling people to develop

Cities@Heart

Cities@Heart brings together ten European urban areas with diverse profiles but with one common goal: achieving a balanced and inclusive city centre for all

Beyond the Urban

The Beyond the Urban network brings together ten European municipalities and regions that will collaborate with the aim of improving urban-rural mobility

Resourceful Cities

RESOURCEFUL CITIES is an URBACT Action Planning Network of ten European cities. This project seeks to develop the next generation of urban resource centres, so

A card to simplify smart access to local services

Digitalisation for more efficient municipal policies

CREATIVE SPIRITS

The partner cities from this Implementation network have a common need to improve the implementation of their existing integrated urban strategies and action

Stay Tuned

European cities face higher levels of Early Leaving from Education and Training (ELET) than their national averages, meaning that some urban areas have more

INT-HERIT

The INT-HERIT implementation network brings together 9 European cities facing challenges related to the revitalisation of their cultural heritage. These cities

BoostInno

The work developed by the cities of this Action Planning network has proven that social innovation is not just a trend, but it could also be qualified as a

Gen-Y City

Over the last decades, younger people have increasingly chosen to live in urban areas, whilst the share of older residents in cities has generally fallen

In Focus

By mobilising a significant number of stakeholders, this Action Planning network had the mission to rethink the stakeholders’ agendas on business-led economic

MAPS – Military Assets as Public Spaces

The Action Planning network MAPS (Military Assets as Public Spaces) was focused on enhancing former military heritage as key elements for sustainable urban

CityCentreDoctor

The cities of this Action Planning network were challenged to identify the urban issues relate to their city centre, analyse perceptions and reality of those

INTERACTIVE CITIES

This Action Planning network explored how digital, social media and user generated content can improve today’s urban management in European cities, whatever

VITAL CITIES

Seeking answers on how to combat social exclusion through the redesign of public spaces in deprived residential areas by using the power and common language of

CHANGE!

In times when personal sacrifices are much needed to tackle burning societal issues, fostering and enabling collaboration at local level of public

CityMobilNet

Cities that suffer from congestion, emission loads, social exclusion and, lastly decrease of the quality of life, have gathered in this Action Planning network

SmartImpact

The focus of this Action Planning network was less about technology solutions per se, but more about governance structures, process and business models. The

BluAct

BluAct is a Transfer network of 7 European port cities including Piraeus, Mataro, Ostend, Galati, Matosinhos, Burgas and Salerno aiming to share good practices

Com.Unity.Lab

This Transfer network aims to replicate the Lisbon Local Development Strategy for areas of Priority Intervention which provides the city a range of integrated

RU:RBAN

This Transfer network builds upon the "Management model of Urban gardens in Rome" Good Practice, in order to transfer to EU cities geographically distant from

RUMOURLESS CITIES

The Rumourless Cities transfer network is focused on the transfer of good practice established by the municipality of Amadora which addresses a need across all

Playful Paradigm

Cities offer unique opportunities for addressing the challenges of urbanization, ageing, climate change, social exclusion, only if enabling, enjoyable places

Volunteering Cities

This Transfer network makes use of Volunteerism to approach social exclusion and poverty at the community level. Focus is given to an inter-generational

Thriving Streets

Transforming streets to create people-friendly places. The ambition of Thriving Streets is to improve sustainable mobility in urban areas from an economic and

UrbSecurity

This Action Planning Network analyses strategies and projective concepts of cities’ design that could contribute to prevent segregation and anti-social behavior

URGE

URGE, an abbreviation for 'circular building cities' is an Action Planning network on circular economy in the construction sector - a major consumer of raw

ROOF

To end homelessness through innovative housing solutions at city level is the main driver from the Action Planning network. It is not about managing

Tourism Friendly Cities

TOURISM-FRIENDLY CITIES is an Action Planning Network aimed at exploring how tourism can be made sustainable in medium-sized cities, reducing the negative

Space4People

Space4People dealt with public space use in its cities and worked with its main use function: transport. Our focus was on walkability, quality of stay, mix of

RiConnect

RiConnect is an Action Planning Network of 8 metropolises which aim is to rethink, transform and integrate mobility infrastructures in order to reconnect people

ActiveCitizens

The aim of ActiveCitizens is to rethink the place of the citizen in the local governance by finding a balance between representative democracy and participatory

SIBdev

The goal of this Action Planning Network was to explore how social impact bonds can be used to improve public service delivery in areas such as employment

Find your Greatness

Find your Greatness is a concept that reflects the most challenges addressed by AIM together with other EU local communities. Why Find your Greatness? Because

Urb-En Pact

The 8 partner cities and organisations involved in the Urban Energy Pact project embrace the ambitious goal of becoming net zero energy (NZE) territories no

An integrated toolbox for deprived neighbourhoods

A local development strategy for neighbourhoods and areas of priority intervention

Volunteering Cities +

The transfer network makes use of Volunteerism to approach social exclusion and poverty at the community level. Focus is given to an inter-generational

PLAYFUL PARADIGM II

Playful Paradigm increases the capabilities of cities to answer global challenges including those emerged during covid19. It promotes inclusion

BioCanteens#2

BioCanteens#2 Transfer Network is about ensuring the distribution of sustainable school meals in participating cities as a key lever towards the development of

A card to simplify smart access to local services

Digitalisation for more efficient municipal policies

Global Goals for Cities

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015 as a universal call of

NEXT AGRI

The NEXT AGRI UIA - URBACT Transfer Mechanism pilot network builds from the experience of Milan. The city decided to set up an urban coalition with a series of

DigiPlace

Digi Place is an Action Planning Network that aims to set up an acceleration mechanism to enable cities to catch up the digitalisation opportunities in hard &

FOOD CORRIDORS

Recent experience suggests that it is necessary to promote a transition towards regional food systems. FOOD CORRIDORS encourages the creation of a network of

iPlace

iPlace is a journey where the partner cities are fellow travellers who are always seeking to find niches appropriate for their cities, while deepening their

Cities4CSR

The project’s main aim is to unlock opportunities in order to improve our cities. The Action Planning Network of CITIES4CSR has identified in Corporate Social

Healthy Cities

This Action Planning network aims to deepen the relationship between health and the urban environment, planning actions that focus on improving the population’s

ACCESS

The ACCESS Action Planning Network believes that a more inclusive culture has the ability to facilitate greater understanding of individuals and their lives

Re-growCity

Re-growCity Transfer network focuses on the development of interventions that built on local capabilities to arrest and reverse long term social, economic and

ON BOARD

Local Governments are leverages of educational innovation. We are aware of the opportunities & the needs in the city, we have a privileged knowledge of the

Making Spend Matter

Making Spend Matter Transfer network explores how to use spend analysis as an evidence tool to enhance the impact of procurement by public / anchor institutions

BeePathNet

BEE PATH Good Practice logic is very simple - bees are the best indicator of healthy environment! BeePathNet Transfer network aims to up-grade and transfer BEE

BioCanteens

BioCanteens Transfer Network is about ensuring the distribution of sustainable school meals in participating cities as a key lever towards the development of an

Do not feed the rumour

Enhance diversity by deconstructing stereotypes and prejudices about immigrants

Open democracy for all

Participative budgeting for a small-size city

Municipality attendance vehicle

A travelling van visiting villages geographically and socially isolated using information and communication technology (ICT)

The strategic council

Upgrading municipal government in the areas of business and the environment

The Living Library

A non formal activity for 14-18 year-olds, with the slogan “don’t judge a book by its cover"

Bridging the gap

A model for cities to strengthen citizen participation and promote participatory democracy.

Shops with a history

A municipal programme highlighting shops whose historical and cultural heritage contribute to the city’s identity

Protection and promotion of biodiversity

A strategic biodiversity planning composed of six different but interrelated actions that can be used by a city to valorise urban biodiversity and preserve

ReGeneration

Reviving places, communities and resources
 

2nd Chance

The challenge of this Action Planning network is the activation of vacant buildings and building complexes for a sustainable urban development by self-organised

ARRIVAL CITIES

In September 2015, at what was the height of migration flows witnessed in the Europe since the Second World War, this Action Planning network began its

AGRI-URBAN

Rethinking Agri-food production in small and medium-sized European cities is the aim of this Action Planning network. Agri-food production is a mature industry

Urban N.O.S.E.

Towards an urban economic system of Social Incubators
 

SURE

Implementation of integrated socio-economic regeneration strategies which build on local strengths and opportunities. This will be achieved by developing an

EVUE

Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe focuses on the development of integrated, sustainable strategies and dynamic leadership techniques for cities to promote the

CSI Europe

The aim of the JESSICA initiative is to support “sustainable investment in cities”. Through the implementation of the initiative, Urban Development Funds are

ENTER.HUB

ENTER.HUB promotes the role of railway hubs/multimodal interfaces of regional relevance in medium cities as engines for integrated urban development and

EUniverCities

Improve the university-city nexus. By applying to the URBACT programme, they want to learn from each other's experiences and practices, and move forward as

EGTC

The first objective of the EGTC URBACT project is to promote the development of cross-border urban development strategy.

JOBTOWN

A European Network of Local Partnerships for the Advancement of Youth Employment and Opportunity

Creative Clusters

The starting assumption of the project is that creativity can act as a driving force for economic development of small urban centres and not only of big cities

Creative SpIN

Creative "Spillovers" for Innovation aims to create a Thematic Network across Europe which will address the challenges of how best to connect cultural and

CTUR

Cruise activity and the recovery of urban and harbour building heritage: Strong elements of the common interest of sea towns to develop and strengthen the urban

EVUE II

Electric Vehicles in Urban Europe (EVUE) focuses on the development of integrated, sustainable strategies and dynamic leadership techniques for cities to

FIN-URB-ACT

FIN-URB-ACT strives for more efficient local support structures for SMEs' development and innovative economies. The rationale is that such structures on local

JESSICA 4 Cities

Urban Development Funds (UDFs) foreseen in the JESSICA initiative for integrated plans for sustainable urban development

HOPUS

The challenge set out by the Leipzig Charter may seem vast; nevertheless, it is only through joint efforts that we can truly aspire to better new housing