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 can public spend support local communities and the economy?

    How can public spend support local communities and the economy? A video by the municiplaity of Koszalin for the Making Spend Matter network. 

    Alison Taylor

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  • On the importance of a transversal approach for public procurement

    Schaerbeek is part of the « Making Spend Matter » European funded URBACT Transfer Network, allowing the Municipality to exchange good practices concerning public procurement with fellow cities across Europe.

    One of the ways our Municipality has progressed in its sustainable practices is by discussing its procedures and objectives internally and externally with our URBACT partners. This is indeed necessary, as public procurement is a complex administrative act, with many interdependent aspects.

    Alison Taylor

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  • ULG VIEWS, Sandra Figueiredo

    URBACT Local Groups are key in the construction of partner cities’ Educational Innovation Networks (EIN). They represent the different stakeholders that will take part in the future Educational Innovation Networks and they are contributing to lay its foundations.

    What do the ULG members think about the EIN and its future?  Today we start sharing a series of interviews with different points of view and perspectives. Sandra Figuereido, the ULG coordinator from Albergaria transfer city, will be the first to speak.  

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  • Dubrovnik: tourism before and after the COVID 19 outbreak

    Until spring of 2020 and COVID 19 outbreak, City of Dubrovnik was recognized as one of the top Mediterranean destinations, struggling with impacts of rapid tourism growth.

    Sabrina Bruzzone

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  • Tallinn ULG is back on track

    The Estonian URBACT Local Group gathered together to start making plans for the new school year. The session provided an overview of the current situation of the ON BOARD project, previous work carried on and future plans.

    s.mendez

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  • Youth Center Dubrovnik opened the doors of their new and spacious headquarters for the youth of Dubrovnik!

    Just in time for the International Youth Day, on the 12th of August, the Youth Center Dubrovnik opened their new headquarters to everyone interested in their numerous programs and projects such as STEAM workshops, biological research, robot programming, film production, volunteering, career and psychological counseling, sustainable development, etc.

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