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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    RU:RBAN speaks with the Far East

    The 14th High Level Forum (HLF) on Regional and Urban Policy Cooperation, organized by the IUC Asia project (https://www.iuc-asia.eu/2019/04/eu-china-cities-cooperation-2019-launched/) as a side event of the EU-China summit, took place in Brussels on 9th April 2019.

    Patricia Hernandez

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  • RU:RBAN reaches beyond-EU frontiers

    Rome was the venue, on 15 April 2019, of a meeting  between representatives of the Iranian NGO WSAEP (Women Society Against Environmental Pollution, http://wsaep.ir/2019/01/26/about-us/ ) and Rome City Officials (Urban Gardens Department ) to exchange experiences on the topic of community gardens.

    Patricia Hernandez

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  • Diary of an international talent in Groningen

    The Welcoming International Talent project focusses on welcoming international students and expats in medium sized European cities. Aim is to improve welcoming policies of these six cities with various projects. But how do internationals themselves experience living in these welcoming cities? In this column, an international from each WIT-city will share their experiences. This time: Evi Kiorri from Groningen, the Netherlands!

    This article is written by Evi Kiorri for the Northern Times: a English newspaper for internationals living in the north of the Netherlands.

    Evite van Winkoop

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  • Re-grow City: turning disadvantage into opportunity

    Regeneration practitioner and academic, Dr Hans Schlappa is the lead expert on Re-growCity. This network focuses on small and medium sized towns facing urban decline and shrinkage following Altena (DE)’s successes including starting an NGO such as the Stellwerk with minimal funding.

    The challenge urban shrinkage

    Hans Schlappa

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  • URBinclusion 4th Thematic Seminar in Trikala

    By Trikala URBinclusion team. The 4th URBinclusion thematic seminar was held in Trikala on the 7th and 8th of February and it was focused on the importance and impact of social economy within the city context.

    Massimiliano Rumignani

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  • Falling for Come in! - Kick-off and Capacity Building Meeting in Targówek

    After an excited waiting period, crossing our fingers to be selected for Phase 2, the whole network was more than ready to get started. Targówek district of Warsaw was the first step in our two year long journey, finally with everyone on board.

    k.tapody

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