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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    The evaluation of a good example - housing agency for shrinking cities on the test stand

    As a lead partner and official URBACT Good Practice in the URBACT Transfernetwork ALT/BAU, Chemnitz was not like the other six partner cities initially faced with the question of how the working methods of a good practice could be transferred and adapted to another city. Nevertheless the city of Chemnitz also expected to gain knowledge from the URBACT network and pondered how this could be achieved.

    sabine.hausmann

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  • The evaluation on the URBACT good practice - the Housing Agency for shrinking cities in Chemnitz on the test stand

    As a lead partner and official URBACT Good Practice in the URBACT Transfernetwork ALT/BAU, Chemnitz was not like the other six partner cities initially faced with the question of how the working methods of a good practice could be transferred and adapted to another city. Nevertheless the city of Chemnitz also expected to gain knowledge from the URBACT network and pondered how this could be achieved.

    sabine.hausmann

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  • Harnessing territorial CSR to respond to Covid-19: Milan Experience

    Across EU and the entire globe, the pandemic has been threatening cities and communities, endangering not only public health, but also the economy and the fabric of society. In this difficult scenario, cities have been called to stand more than ever on the frontline of innovative responses to the challenges posed by COVID-19.

    Alessia Dagradi

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  • Starting as We Mean to Go On

    A 2-day kick off meeting online provided a strong opening to the Zero Carbon Cities network – giving cities the support they need for developing their roadmap and establishing their local group – and co-creating their training and support needs.

    Adrian Slatcher

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  • THESSALONIKI TREASURES ITS URBAN AGRICULTURE INITIATIVES

    It has been ascertained through the different urban agriculture initiatives in Europe that urban gardens provide multiple benefits for our cities and their citizens. In the case of Thessaloniki, the COVID – 19 pandemic has fostered the commitment of the City in favouring urban gardens as a means to promote the overall resilience of the City.

    Patricia Hernandez

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  • Webinar: Approaching cultural diversity in a digital work environment

    The International Welcome Centre North in Groningen organizes all sorts of webinars for international students and expats living in the city of Groningen. In these times of the corona-crisis, working together via an online environment is even more important. But how should you organize this in an international team?

    Evite van Winkoop

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