Networks and cities' news

"Comings and Goings" 2nd Transnational Meeting

 The European URBACT "Comings and Goings" network, led by CIM Viseu Dão Lafões, held its 2nd Transnational Meeting on 23 and 24 June in Kymi-Aliveri, Greece, bringing together representatives from all partner cities and regions.

 

Hydro-Heritage Cities Journal no 4

By SANDRA RAINERO. The latest and final news and achievements of our Network. A legacy to last. Enjoy it! 

Future STEAM Cities: Seven Lessons from Five European Cities

After two years of collaboration, learning and innovation, the Future STEAM Cities network reflects on the experiences that shaped its journey. In this article, lead expert Mónica Nagore Santandreu shares seven key lessons drawn from the work of Aveiro, Alytus, Kolding, Płock and Oulu, highlighting how transnational cooperation, knowledge exchange and the URBACT methodology helped cities strengthen their STEAM strategies and prepare for future investment and innovation. Read the full article to discover the insights, challenges and lasting impact of the network.

Tvoříme prostor: A successful model for community-driven public space co-creation

Tvoříme prostor (We Create Space) is an award-winning municipal grant programme from the City of Ostrava that empowers communities to co-create public spaces. By combining small-scale funding with strong citizen involvement, it shows how cities can achieve lasting impact through community-led initiatives. 

Quartely Network Journal 4

RECUP Reaches a New Milestone: From Project Closure to the URBACT City Festival

After two inspiring years of learning, testing and building connections across Europe, the URBACT RECUP (REinventing Culture in Urban Places) Innovation Transfer Network has officially come to an end. Yet for the six partner cities, this is far from the end of the story. The journey continues through new investments, local initiatives, partnerships and long-term plans that will keep the RECUP legacy alive in the years ahead.