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.

Want to learn more about the projects that are featured here? Discover the URBACT Networks.

 

 

  •

    What organisations need to think about to better engage with SMEs in public procurement

    As cities confront the economic devastation wrought by the Covid-19 crisis, the need to rebuild local economies that are strong, resilient and inclusive is evident.  SMEs will have a critical role to play in this process but will need support to access the opportunities public procurement will offer.

    Alison Taylor

    See more

  • A school canteen to change food behaviours

    There is a typical Portuguese phrase “É de pequenino que se torce o pepino”, which means something like “it’s since a young age that good behaviors can be learned”.

    The school meals have a huge power to change behaviors on more healthy and sustainable food. By promoting good meals, we are giving to the new generations the knowledge for their future food choices. In parallel, we are also contributing to improve food knowledge in their families for the present time.

    Nathan Begoc

    See more

  • CITY PROFILE: SUCEAVA, ROMANIA

    In this period of confinement, take the opportunity to learn more about one of our more active partner cities: Suceava in Romania. So far, you will have the opportunity to visit it virtually but Suceava's team is waiting for you to show this vibrant city...

    l.gmendez

    See more

  • Better coordination through “Volunteering Cities”

    Every year, since 2008, several non-profit organizations and ecologic entrepreneurs organize in October an ecologic fair in Altea. Its aim was always to create a meeting point of sustainable and ecologic initiatives in order to facilitate discussion and exchange of ideas. One of the promoters of these initiatives is a member of the ULG of Altea (Association EcoAltea) and in 2019, it proposed to all ULG members to participate in it, creating a space for social and volunteering associations.   

    s.georgiou

    See more

  • Aarhus: music as driver for strong learning communities

    Aarhus School of Music is strengthening well-being among children and young people by introducing music concepts for social change. A paradigm shift has begun inspired by methods from L’Hospitalet in Spain.  

    c.salido

    See more

  • Event, Action and Process: the three key areas of Veszprém project with a special focus on culture

    The good practice Innova.To, an important landmark for all the Municipalities involved in the project, has been adopted by Veszprém and adapted to the special local context, with a particular focus on cultural services, yet without forgetting the importance of community building and institutional development. 

    By Edoardo Paradisi

    Valeria Tarallo

    See more