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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    Making Spend Matter Toolkit - Step 3: Behind the scenes of Public Procurement

    Do you know what goes on behind the scenes of the city where you live?

    Alison Taylor

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  • Anykščiai: Healthy Through Culture

    In 2019, the Municipality of Anykščiai District joined the URBACT “Healthy Cities” network. It was the first time the Municipality had become part of such an extensive network, intended for the acquaintance with the specific aspects of different countries, their issues, achievements and aspirations, as well as opportunities to gain valuable experience shared by all members and thus create a model of a Healthy City.

    Marta Rofin-Serra

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  • From Manchester to Mantova: A ULG Success Story

    As the Lead Partner on both a Transfer Network and an Action Planning Network, the city of Manchester is sharing its knowledge and experience across its two URBACT networks. Having started C-Change in December 2018, the C-Change partners are well placed to transfer their learning to support the ZCC network. This was the case when the URBACT Local Group (ULG) coordinator from the City of Mantova was invited to present at the recent Zero Carbon Cities (ZCC) virtual transnational meeting. 

    Laura McIntosh

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  • Az uniós városok a tisztességes finanszírozási lehetőségeket kutatják a méltányos és megfizethető lakhatás bővítése érdekében

    A helyi önkormányzatok a lakáspiacok szabályozására és a kirekesztés elleni küzdelemre irányuló lépéseit az URBACT és az UIA közös kezdeményezése mutatja be.

    Tímea Jaschitzné Cserni

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  • Seeing rethinking infrastructure as an opportunity

    Infrastructure needs to take care not only about its efficiency, but also about its relationship and impact on surrounding communities and territories. In doing so, great chances for sustainable urban development can arise, and RiConnect aims to seize such opportunities by gathering diverse stakeholders and assessing interventions

    Stela Salinas

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  • Why is rethinking infrastructure important?

    RiConnect aims to rethink mobility infrastructure, and to do so, it is important to acknowledge the relevance of the challenges we are facing. Mobility causes a wide array of nuisances in our metropolises, such as pollution or car dominance, yet solutions to these issues need to tackle not only mobility, but also its infrastructure.

     

    Stela Salinas

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