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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    Pardubice Transfer Story

    "When the going gets tough, it is important to have someone strong you can turn to from time to time. Our lead partner from Barnsley – Tracey and her team - as well as all the URBACT experts who we met on this adventurous journey helped us a lot to overcome the obstacles we encountered."

    Matthew Snowden

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  • The most significant change in Come in! Transfer Network

     

    How can one capture the change reached or created thanks to a transfer process. Who is the most affected by these changes? How is it possible to detect outcomes and societal impact linked to a community-based and community-targeted intervention? Actually what is considered an impact at all and how to assess it?

    Adrienn Lorincz

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  • Be a resilient city through participation and volunteerism! - Transfer Guide

    Interested in:
    - Creating more needs-based social solutions with the help of volunteers?
    - Managing more effectively resources by coordinating the interventions?
    - Alleviating the social budgets with the co-responsibility of all stakeholders?

    s.georgiou

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  • Our journey at a glance

    Read the newsletters issued by our network during its lifespan and the Learning Logs of all partners to discover our journey! 

    s.georgiou

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  • A collection of the Playful Paradigm Toolkits

    The Playful Paradigm Transfer network presents a series of illustrated insights for cities and policy-makers to set and implement the project Good Practice.

    CREAA

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  • #Guimarães4CSR: the portuguese city revolutionasing the dialogue between local businesses and solidarity institutions.

    Guimarães is a city located in northern Portugal and one of CITIES4CSR partner city.

    Founded in the 10th Century, Guimarães is well known by all Portuguese as the Birth Place of the nation. Early on, Guimarães has attracted people forming a strong local community. Guimarães took frontline in the industrialization of Portugal, making good use of a large number of available workers and local entrepreneurship. In more recent years the city has built upon its heritage, classified as World Heritage Historic Centre, in 2001, and has put cultural and sports activities as a trademark of local development, hosting a European Capital of Culture in 2012 and European City of Sports in 2013. 

     

    Alessia Dagradi

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