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METACITY partners proudly flaunt their results in bringing urban planning to the metaverse in front of a vast audience at the EU Regions Week 2025 in Brussels

Discover what’s new in MetaCity – Quarterly Report No. 7 is out now!

As the summer months unfolded across Europe, MetaCity partners kept the momentum high with the development of their Integrated Action Plans (IAPs). From Campobasso’s Digital Twin testing to Nykarleby’s immersive VR experience in urban planning, cities continued shaping their future actions ahead of key milestones such as the EURegionsWeek in October and the final Network Meeting in Fundão this November.

But planning is not just about strategy—it’s about people. This quarter also focused on gearing up communication with local citizens, thanks to the expertise of Simone d’Antonio, who guided partners on effective ways to engage communities and raise awareness about the digital future of our cities.

Finally, this issue marks a farewell to Ricardo Gonçalves, MetaCity’s Project Manager since the very beginning. We thank him for his dedication and wish him success in his new role at the Portuguese Government. At the same time, we warmly welcome Micaela Gil, our Financial Manager, who will lead the project into its final stage.

📖 Read the full Quarterly Report No. 7 here: https://3.basecamp.com/3809373/buckets/33378641/uploads/9121543317

Test in Action in Campobasso: Citizens and Technicians Together for the City’s Digital Twin

The Municipality of Campobasso continues to play a leading role in the European project METACITY – Virtual solutions for real people, launching the testing phase featuring the innovative DT Campobasso Application and the mobile component Monitora Campobasso.

Citizen Dialogue in the Metaverse –Åbo Akademi and Nykarleby Test VR at the Culture Night

During the Culture Night in Nykarleby on August 21st, residents and visitors had a unique opportunity to step into the future of urban planning—literally. Åbo Akademi/Experience Lab invited people to try a VR experience where they could design their own version of the town square. The activity was part of the Metacity project, which explores how small and medium-sized cities can use immersive technologies to strengthen democratic participation and improve public services.

Discover what’s new in MetaCity – Quarterly Report No. 6 is out!

Testing for the urban metaverse: highlights from the Testing Actions of the METACITY network

By Eurico Neves, Lead Expert of the METACITY URBACT APN project, Chairperson of INOVA+ S.A.