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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  • We Create Space Network Finalises Transferability Study

    We are proud to present the Transferability Study of the URBACT Transfer Network We Create Space - a key milestone in our shared journey and a result of close and inspiring cooperation among all partners. This document represents not only an important analytical output, but also a collective achievement built on months of exchange, mutual learning, and a shared ambition to rethink how public spaces can be activated across Europe.

    Jana Kastanova

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  • When Transfer Becomes Translation

    How EmPowerIngUs proves that transferring a good practice is about interpretation, experimentation, and local choice — not replication.

     

    When cities decide to transfer a good practice, the expectation is often simple: find what works elsewhere and replicate it. Yet anyone involved in urban policy knows that this rarely happens in a straightforward way. What looks like a clear model on paper quickly meets local realities shaped by institutions, data availability, professional cultures, political priorities, and – most importantly – people. Or, as I like to say from personal experience: “Life happens!” 
     

    Klemen Strmsnik

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  • urbact prepare for reuse

    Advancing Investment Planning as partners enter the ‘Prepare for Re-Use’ Phase in Paris

    Written by Aegli Gioumi

     

    Partners from the URBACT Innovation Transfer Networks (ITNs) gathered in Paris on 4–5 February 2026 for the third and final phase of their joint capacity-building journey “Prepare for Re-Use”. The meeting brought together representatives from cities working to adapt and implement proven urban solutions in their local contexts. e-Trikala S.A. actively participated to the meeting and reports in this article main achievements and topics. 

    Chiara.Lucchini

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  • Insights and advancements from quartely network journal #3

    The EmPowerIngUs network continues to demonstrate how collaborative learning and knowledge transfer can accelerate local action against energy poverty across Europe. The project supports partner cities in adapting an integrated and participatory model that combines social, urban, and technological dimensions to address energy vulnerability. During the latest project phase, significant progress has been achieved by all partners.
     

    Chiara.Lucchini

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  • Network4Work partners to meet in Varberg for the second transnational meeting

    Understanding target groups and labour market behaviour at the heart of the discussions.


    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Network4Work partners to meet in Varberg for the second transnational meeting

    Understanding target groups and labour market behaviour at the heart of the discussions.


    Zoltán Szenes

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