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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    Play for Solidarity - How Playful cities are using games to make cities more inclusive and reduce inequalities

    An article written by URBACT Expert Simone d’Antonio

    CREAA

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  • Community in the making: how to build communities in socialist housing estates?

    "Every house is interesting,” says the motto of the good practice, the Budapest100 festival which involves volunteers and residents to celebrate the built heritage around us for more than ten years now. But is every house truly interesting? Even socialist housing estates? Are there strong communities in the blocks of houses? If yes, how can we reach out to them? Are there hidden places, uncovered stories? Is there anyone willing to tell these stories? 

     

    Adrienn Lorincz

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  • Case study Utrecht: Circular construction pilot project

    In this first case study delivered by the URGE network, the city of Utrecht shares their experiences with circular construction of their pilot project 'De Nieuwe Lunet'. 

    City of Utrecht

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  • Case study Nigrad (Maribor): Production of recycled concrete

    In this second case study delivered by the URGE network, Nigrad d.o.o., the utility company of the City of Maribor, shares their experiences with the pilot production of recycled concrete.

    City of Utrecht

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  • Case study Prato: Circular reuse of industrial heritage

    In this third case study delivered by the URGE network, the city of Prato, shares their experiences with the circular reuse of industiral heritage at urban regeneration area 'Macrolotto 0'. 

    City of Utrecht

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  • ACTive NGOs network`s journey continues for building community spaces for cultivating local ecosystems

    The beginning of April has been marked with a reunion, celebration and a significant review moment for the participants of the URBACT project “Riga NGO House - platform for cooperation between non-governmental organizations and municipalities” (ACTive NGOs). On April 7 and 8, 2021 the project participants and other stakeholders met in a virtual environment during the international final event “ACTive NGOs: creating community spaces for the development of local ecosystems”. The project has come to an end, but the work is still going on and the partners can still continue developing the idea of an NGO House in their cities.

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