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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    The European urban regeneration project Re-Gen bids farewell to the city of Verona. Institutions and the public embrace Casa Verona, with ice skating and visions of the future.

    The European urban regeneration project Re-Gen, led by the Municipality of Verona, will come to an end in December 2025. The last event on the programme took place on Sunday 14 December at Casa Verona, with Mayor Damiano Tommasi, Councillor for Youth Policies Jacopo Buffolo, the project's protagonists and the young skaters of the Artiskate junior quartet, world champions in roller skating in Beijing 2025. Before the meeting, 150 young girls and boys from Verona were able to try their hand at two hours of ice skating, offered by Re-Gen, with the help of two instructors and free skate and rink hire.

     

    Désirée Zucchi

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  • Moving Cities: How Re-Gen’s Small-Scale Actions Created a European Movement for Active, Healthy and Inclusive Urban Futures

    After 2.5 years of collaboration, nine European cities have shown that sport, creativity and participation can transform public spaces into common spaces — places that move people, ideas and communities toward healthier, more beautiful and sustainable cities.

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  • Joint Initiatives Between Partners

    During the two years of work on the Re-Gen project, various partners have devised and implemented joint initiatives. This is the case with Cecilia Mezzano from Milan and Vasilika Lasska from Lezha. The video “The Sport Between us” that you see in the library was born from their idea. We asked Cecilia to tell us about this experience.

    Désirée Zucchi

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  • The 5th International Meeting of the Re Gen URBACT Project in Vila Do Conde

    On 17 and 18 June 2025, the 5th International Meeting of the Re Gen URBACT Project took place, with Vila do Conde as the host city. This event brought together representatives from nine European cities that are developing an integrated action plan for urban regeneration, with an emphasis on sport and community participation. 

    Désirée Zucchi

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  • Daugavpils: The Engaging City For Active Future Generations

    The URBACT IV network “Re-Gen”, implemented by the municipality, has made a significant contribution to fostering youth participation in the development of Daugavpils urban environment.

    Désirée Zucchi

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    Dobrich Hosted the Third Main Meeting of Re-Gen Project

    In October 15-16, 2024, the Municipality of Dobrich, in partnership with the Association of Bulgarian Black Sea Municipalities, hosted the third main meeting of the Re-Gen project. The Municipality of Verona - leading partner and all partner municipalities in the project, the leading expert of URBACT and a representative of the Secretariat of URBACT took part in the event, where they were welcomed by Mr. P. Pavlov, Deputy Mayor "Strategic Development and Economy" and Mr. Mrs. N. Ivanova, chairperson of the permanent committee "Sports, education and youth activities".

    Désirée Zucchi

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