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C4TALENT's Final Transnational Meeting Concluded

Took place in Nyíregyháza, Hungary on 14–15 October 2025.

“Jupike jala”: reducing traffic and encouraging walking in Tartu municipality, by Tõnis Tõnissoo

Tartu municipality is a partner of the URBACT network Beyond the Urban. Together with colleagues from diferent urban areas around the Europe and inspired by their experiences, we are looking for solutions to our mobility challenges. One important goal is to reduce the use of private cars for short trips. Success in this area can lead to lower air pollution, smaller environmental impact, a more pleasant urban environment, and increased physical activity for residents, promoting healthier lives and more resilient community.

Loulé City Article

Bridging Past and Future: EcoCore’s Final Meeting in Dubrovnik

After a morning of heavy rain, the clouds lifted to reveal a spectacular rainbow arcing across the Adriatic, perfectly framing Dubrovnik’s rugged peninsula. It  was a breathtaking sight and a fitting metaphor for the EcoCore journey.

Over the past two and a half years, partners had weathered their own storms -  learning, co-creating, and challenging themselves and each other to think differently. Now, standing together beneath that rainbow, they could finally see the result: robust Integrated Action Plans, ready to launch across their cities.

The mistery of gender equality (a true story from Torino)

By Città di Torino,

It all began in Turin more than forty years ago. The City seemed committed to a bold mission: gender equality. But as the case developed, it became increasingly intricate, influenced by administrative processes, shared responsibilities, and several concurrent efforts. Apparent progress often revealed areas where deeper integration was still needed. The evidence was clear: despite countless efforts, Turin still lacked a single, coherent master plan for equal opportunities.

Then came FEMACT-Cities — the turning point in the investigation.
A new task force was formed, determined to reopen the cold case and connect the missing dots between policies, people, and purpose to develop a new Gender Equality Plan.

Lessons from the Integrated Actions Plans of Weldi cities

In this article, Ad Hoc Expert Ed Thorpe shares some key tips and reminders on how to deliver impactful local action plans, building on his review of the Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) of Weldi partner cities.

The article’s key messages focus on: clarifying the logic running through the plan; putting planned actions at the heart of the IAP; effectively balancing ‘internal’ planning detail and ‘external’ engagement goals; and the critical importance of thinking about ongoing governance and stakeholder engagement for future implementation.