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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    Food Corridors contribution to the Conference on Sustainable Urban Development by the French Presidency of the Council of the European Union

    Making health a cross-sectoral priority, taking action regarding the food sector towards sustainable approach was some of the conclusions of the workshop in which Food Corridors, through the lead partner Comunidade Intermunicipal da Região de Coimbra (Portugal) participated together with other organisations such as Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

    Vera Lopes

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  • Memories can't wait, heritage as urban regeneration by Lead Expert Miguel Rivas

    Can heritage be an engine for urban development?

    by Miguel Rivas, KAIRÓS Lead Expert

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    Dorothee Fischer

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  • Visions from the City Representatives - the KAIRÓS interview series by Lead Expert Miguel Rivas

    Heritage-led urban regeneration involves major urban projects requiring significant investment. Political backing and direction are therefore key to attract resources and align necessary contributors and stakeholders. This is a series of short interviews conducted by KAIRÓS lead expert and TASO principal Miguel Rivas to Mayors and elected representatives from the URBACT network KAIRÓS Heritage as Urban Regeneration.
    In the first interview Miguel Rivas talked to Juan J. Moreno, the Mayor of Mula (ES).  

     

    Dorothee Fischer

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  • Visions from the City Representatives - Milen Dulev, Mayor of Belene (BG) by Lead Expert Miguel Rivas

    Heritage-led urban regeneration involves major urban projects requiring significant investment. Political backing and direction are therefore key to attract resources and align necessary contributors and stakeholders.

    This is a series of short interviews conducted by KAIRÓS lead expert and TASO principal Miguel Rivas with Mayors and elected representatives from the URBACT network KAIRÓS Heritage as Urban Regeneration.

     

    Dorothee Fischer

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  • Visions from the City Representatives - Giorgos Sisamakis, Deputy Mayor of Heraklion by Lead Expert Miguel Rivas

    Heritage-led urban regeneration involves major urban projects requiring significant investment. Political backing and direction are therefore key to attract resources and align necessary contributors and stakeholders. This is a series of short interviews conducted by KAIRÓS lead expert and TASO principal Miguel Rivas with Mayors and elected representatives from the URBACT network KAIRÓS Heritage as Urban Regeneration.

     

    By Miguel Rivas, KAIRÓS Lead Expert

     

    Dorothee Fischer

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  • KAIRÓS THEMATIC WARM-UP#1 by ad-hoc expert Matthias Ripp

    The online meeting showed common challenges and potential of cultural heritage for urban development and regeneration.

    Dorothee Fischer

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