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Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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Saldus: Putting People First in the Fight Against Urban Shrinkage

Across Europe, many small cities are facing a shared challenge: population decline. In Latvia, this trend is particularly visible, and Saldus is no exception. Since 1991, the town has lost nearly 19% of its population — a reality felt not only in statistics, but in schools, kindergartens, local businesses, and daily life. In the latest episode of the Residents of the Future podcast, part of the URBACT programme, Lead Expert Tiago Ferreira speaks with Linda Medne, ULG Coordinator in Saldus, about how the city is responding to these challenges — and what gives reason for optimism.

Krešimir Grubić
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Build a Welcoming City - the WELDI Game

dirk_gebhardt
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Quartely Network Journal 2

Monica.nagore@gmail.com
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From Naples to Rome: CITISENSE Explores New Approaches To Urban Safety - Day and Night

4rth Transnational Meeting

Dimitra Kounavi
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Highlights from the 3rd Core Network Meeting in Sandyford

Culture, Community & New Ideas in Motion

The third Core Network Meeting of the RECUP project took place on 19–20 November 2025 in the Sandyford Business District, Dublin. Hosted by Sandyford Business District (SBD), the two‑day gathering brought together representatives from all partner cities to exchange experiences, refine their Testing Actions, and advance work on their Integrated Investment Plans (IIP).

Fanni Kosztolányi
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Carpooling for everyday commuting: when sustainability meets trust

Monica Carrera
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