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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    Health and Urban Planning: Visualising Impact with the Healthy Cities Generator

    By: Ad-hoc Expert Sofia Aivalioti

    What does a holistic approach to health look like? Often, people’s replies will cover medical care, diet, and exercise - but as urban populations continue to accelerate, urban planning is increasingly recognised as a pillar of holistic health.

    Caitlin Ball

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  • Overcoming the Pandemic and Building Resilience: Lessons from Bradford

    The concept of healthy cities is more relevant now than ever. After COVID-19 emerged, public health was thrown into the spotlight and so, too, was the potential for cities to be catalysts for better health.

    Caitlin Ball

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  • Visions from the City Representatives - Željko Burić, Mayor of Šibenik (HR) by lead expert Miguel Rivas

    Heritage-led urban regeneration involves major urban projects, requiring significant investment and stakeholder mobilisation. In this endeavour, political backing and direction are key. The KAIRÓS interview series, conducted by the network lead expert Miguel Rivas, targets Mayors and Elected Representatives from the KAIRÓS partner cities.

    Dorothee Fischer

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  • SDG Story: Bratislava

    Where are we coming from?

    Even though the first mention of Bratislava appears in 907, Bratislava is one of the youngest capitals in Europe (1993).

    Karin Luhaäär

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  • SDG Story: Reggio Emilia

    Where are we coming from? The city profile.

    Reggio Emilia is renowned in educational circles, with the philosophy known as the “Reggio Emilia Approach”; for pre-school and primary school children developed in the city shortly after World War II. At the same time, contemporary art, ancient monuments, and exhibitions such as Fotografia Europea have made the city rich in culture and social change —supported by the business community, services and the university. The city is connected by high-speed train to Milan, Bologna and Florence, and is within 45 minutes’ reach to all those cities. Reggio is the city of relations with Africa, the city of cycle paths and of Parmigiano Reggiano.

    Karin Luhaäär

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  • #1 Small Scale Action | Nevers, France

    Nevers Agglomération prepared a Small Scale Action, aiming to start using brand new tailor made intuitive analytics dashboards to better manage the Water network and supply within its region. This experiment is seen as one the first stones towards the future bigger IoT platform project that will be the core of Nevers Integrated Action Plan.

    Mariana Salvado

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