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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    CITY PROFILE: SUCEAVA, ROMANIA

    In this period of confinement, take the opportunity to learn more about one of our more active partner cities: Suceava in Romania. So far, you will have the opportunity to visit it virtually but Suceava's team is waiting for you to show this vibrant city...

    l.gmendez

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  • Event, Action and Process: the three key areas of Veszprém project with a special focus on culture

    The good practice Innova.To, an important landmark for all the Municipalities involved in the project, has been adopted by Veszprém and adapted to the special local context, with a particular focus on cultural services, yet without forgetting the importance of community building and institutional development. 

    By Edoardo Paradisi

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • Porto “Switzerland” Room, a neutral physical space to jointly analyse challenges at work and figure out solutions

    Municipality of Porto vision fits well with Innovato-r framework: to use creative and participative methods to enhance municipal employees’ engagement and motivation and to reach continuous improvement and process optimisation within the Municipality.

    By Edoardo Paradisi 

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • Explaining the evident: community building needs actions, not (only) words

    The successful transfer of the good practice calls for socially innovative municipalities that start with small and concrete steps like conditioning and stimulation. It is a way more complex situation to expect people being active and even proactive towards their own environment. It is always better to invite people not only to talk about their neighbourhood, but to actually DO something. We proved this for partner cities by inviting them to DO something on the main square of Gheorgheni.

    Artur Katai

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  • It's time to Find your Greatness

    Eight cities have joined the URBACT Action Planning Network (APN) 'Find Your Greatness' aiming to boost their sustainable urban development by defining their strategic brand position and increasing their attractiveness and competitiveness.

    Janez Sirse

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  • Playmaking – making places for play in our public spaces

    An article by Wessel Badenhorst, Ad Hoc Expert

    CREAA

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