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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    New life for old houses- first outcomes from the results of the evaluation of the housing agency

    One result of the evaluation of the good example of the ALT/BAU network - the housing agency Chemnitz - was that the agency should increase its public relations work in order to make its activities more visible in Chemnitz.

     

    sabine.hausmann

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  • The ON BOARD celebrates its last Transnational Meeting

    The last 16th, 18th and 25th of February, the ON BOARD project celebrated the 6th Transnational Meeting. The meeting, which was online, was hosted this time by the city of Nantes.

    s.mendez

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  • Transport for Greater Manchester

    Our partner Transport for Greater Manchester is preparing a set of specific strategies to rethink mobility and street space, and RiConnect will be a valuable forum to enrich the discussion

    Stela Salinas

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  • Financing the Urban Commons. Part I

    How can urban commons be financed? The Civic eState team explores social impact finance and financial investment with Eutropian, the European Investment Bank and the Trias Foundation

    Christian Iaione

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  • Meet the partners: interview with Paulo Simoes

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    City of Utrecht

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  • Meet the partners: interview with Francisco Martínez Cañavate

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    City of Utrecht

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