Networks and cities' news

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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  • Cover or article from LET'S GO CIRCULAR! on CE awareness and education

    Driving Circular Economy Awareness and Education

    The transition to a circular economy (CE) represents a paradigm shift from traditional linear economic models towards a regenerative system. Cities, as epicenters of consumption and innovation, play a crucial role in fostering awareness and education around circular principles. The article synthesizes insights from the LET’S GO CIRCULAR! Paving the way for circular cities Action Planning Network financed by the URBACT IV programme and from various case studies in Europe, highlighting measures to engage different target groups and foster educational initiatives.

    Eleni FELEKI

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  • 18 months in a wrap-up: our progress so far

    As we close the year, it’s a great moment to reflect on how the In4Green network has progressed so far. Let’s take a look back at what we’ve achieved together in these last 18 months

    josecostero

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  • Roman, Romania

    Breaking Isolation ready for testing

    By Lead Expert, Christophe Gouache

     

    Within the Breaking Isolation action-planning network, it has been agreed that the ideation and testing action phases will be regarded as key and crucial phases to invest in.

    Barbara Gautherie

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  • 2024: A Year of Collaboration and Progress for C4TALENT

    Strengthening partnerships and building strategies to tackle brain drain.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Cronaca di Mantova - www.gazzettadimantova.it

    From Decline to Growth: Mantova's Journey to Reclaiming Its Future

    For the first time in 30 years, Mantova, a historic city in northern Italy, has surpassed 50,000 residents. This milestone, officially confirmed on December 19, 2024, demonstrates that reversing depopulation trends is not just a distant dream but an achievable reality. The city’s experience, supported by the URBACT "Residents of the Future" network and its goal to create sustainable and inclusive solutions to population decline, offers valuable lessons for other mid-sized towns facing similar challenges.

    Krešimir Grubić

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  • Testing of public grounds in Lehza

    The Municipality of Lezha - within the framework of the Re - Gen project and the National Youth Day - started the first testing of sports activities on public spaces that can be turned into outdoor and indoor sports fields.

     

    During this day, children and youth from different schools in Lezha were engaged in various sports games such as ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, sports dance and chess.

     

    At this stage of the project, the Municipality of Lezha aims to empower youth through sports activities, improving infrastructure and sports clubs, and encouraging active participation of youth in decision-making processes.

     

    One of the goals of the project is to create opportunities for talent development and encourage youth engagement in positive activities, strengthening ties between the community and the local institution.
     

    Municipality of Lezha, Albania.

     

     

    Desiree Zucchi

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