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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    II Quarterly Network Journal: A Deep Dive into the RECUP Network’s Season of Experimentation

    Across Europe, cities are asking themselves a fundamental question: what if culture were treated not as an “extra,” but as essential urban infrastructure?
    Infrastructure that can fight loneliness. Creates connections.
    This is the mission of the REinventing Culture in Urban Places (RECUP) network — and the latest Quarterly Journal captures an incredibly dynamic phase of that journey.

    Over the past months, partner cities have moved into the Adapt phase, where ideas become experiments and evidence. What emerges is a picture of cities learning by doing, guided by shared tools, reflection, local creativity and transnational collaboration.

     

     

    Fanni Kosztolányi

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    Highlights from the 3rd Core Network Meeting in Sandyford

    Culture, Community & New Ideas in Motion


    The third Core Network Meeting of the RECUP project took place on 19–20 November 2025 in the Sandyford Business District, Dublin. Hosted by Sandyford Business District (SBD), the two‑day gathering brought together representatives from all partner cities to exchange experiences, refine their Testing Actions, and advance work on their Integrated Investment Plans (IIP).

    Fanni Kosztolányi

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  • "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.

     

    photo from the Festival

     

    Fanni Kosztolányi

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    I. RECUP Network Journal

    The RECUP journey so far

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

     

    ElisaFilippi

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    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.

    Fanni Kosztolányi

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    Looking Ahead: Turning Data into Connection

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

    Fanni Kosztolányi

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