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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    How transport adds to public space meeting people’s needs?

    Space4People, challenging the use of public space!

    Claus Kollinger

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  • Schemes for regeneration management, its monitoring and fast-track reactions – Lodz case study

    In our next output, based on the example of Łódź, which carries out large-scale revitalisation projects, the scheme for managing the revitalisation process in the city was analysed and a strategic document was presented, which was created in Łódź and constitutes the framework, principles and scope of revitalisation activities.

    n.rydlewska

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  • A TESTIMONY OF OUR MEETINGS IN CLERMONT FERRAND...

    Sometimes images are better than words...Difficult to explain in an article so many interesting exchanges and learning, so we recommend you to watch the video...

     

     

    l.gmendez

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  • Access to nature in cities improves health and boosts well-being

    Are we fully aware of the relevance of urban green spaces? We are hardwired in a way that our body and mind functions far better in natural environment. A growing body of empirical evidence indicates that exposure to urban green spaces has positive impacts on both our physical and mental health. But as cities expand and densify, our precious green spaces and urban vegetation are increasingly coming under threat.

    Tamas Kallay

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  • Apitourism an alternative, enjoyable and challenging activity for demanding citizens and tourists!

    Are you interested in nature and the miracles that are hidden in the behaviour of pollinating insects? You can have a taste of the above through what we call, Apitourism! Apitourism is an alternative form of tourism inextricably linked to the art of beekeeping and the life of the bee. This particular form of tourism offers unique experiences to tourists directly related with nature. Learn more about Apitourism in Greece and its first tourist route / paths in the city of Nea Moudania.

    v.erhart

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  • A rural-urban connection to embed food in all policies

    Exponential growth in the planet’s population and its predominantly urban character are characteristics of our modern world. How are we going to feed this mainly urban population?

    Antonio Zafra

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