Across Europe, many local territories, particularly small and medium-sized places outside major urban centres, face a persistent structural challenge. They offer high quality of life, safety and strong environmental and community assets, yet continue to experience demographic decline, ageing populations and limited economic dynamism. At the same time, smaller urban areas near large metropolitan centres often struggle to capture investment, talent and population.
 

Across many European cities, valuable cultural heritage remains physically confined within local museums and archives, limiting access for residents with disabilities, people living in remote areas, young audiences, and those who are unable to visit in person. At the same time, many local cultural assets remain insufficiently digitised, creating risks for long-term preservation and reducing their educational and social impact.

Our community aims to transform its official web resource from a mere news source into an inclusive ecosystem where every resident, regardless of physical or cognitive abilities, has equal access to municipal services. By implementing the Ukrainian adaptation of the European accessibility standard (EN 301 549) and WCAG 2.1 guidelines, we are building a foundation for digital dignity and seamless interaction between local government and society.

Satu Mare is looking for project partners for an Action Network on the topic of Food. 

Women for Green Industry: building local talent ecosystems in industrial cities

Avilés (Spain) is exploring an URBACT Action Network on how intermediate industrial cities can attract, train and connect more women and girls to the talent pipeline of the green industrial transition.