Networks and cities' news

"Grad od riječi" Festival - Testing Action Implemented in Dubrovnik!

As part of the literary and cultural festival “Grad od riječi” (“City of word/s”), held in Dubrovnik from 2 to 4 October in the creative space of ex-factory TUP Gruž, the Dubrovnik Development Agency (DURA) implemented a testing action within the RECUP project.

I. RECUP Network Journal

The RECUP journey so far

Written by Elisa Filippi, URBACT Lead Expert, with the kind cooperation of all partners.

Together against loneliness in Amersfoort

Third URBACT meeting in Amersfoort brings ideas into motion

The third meeting of the URBACT Local Group (ULG) took place on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Het Klokhuis in Amersfoort. The afternoon focused entirely on the theme " Together Against Loneliness ," with ample opportunity for reflection, connection, and action.

Looking Ahead: Turning Data into Connection

Sandyford Business District moves toward testing actions in the next phase of their project!

The URBACT Network “REinventing Culture in Urban Places”: a journey across Europe to reconnect communities

“Culture is not just an act of consumption, it is a dynamic process of creation.” This statement sums up the mission of the ITN REinventing Culture in Urban Places (RECUP) Network, an initiative funded by the European URBACT programme, which is reinventing the role of culture in urban (and peri-urban) places. Coordinated by Újbuda, RECUP brings together six European cities to explore how cultural co-creation can help confront complex urban challenges—from isolation to sense of belonging.

2nd Core Network Meeting, Mancomunidad de l’Horta Nord, 14-15 May 2025

The Partnership had its 2nd Core Network Meeting in Mancomunidad de l’Horta Nord. Read about their activities and experiences during the 2-day meeting!