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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    "Boosting the competitiveness of manufacturing industries: what other cities can learn from Bilbao" by Willem van Winden -URBACT Lead Expert-

    Manufacturing industries are still the beating heart of many European industrial city regions. But global competition is tough, and traditional business practices are under fire, challenged by digitalization. How can cities best deal with the challenges of the quite disruptive “Industry 4.0” era? Bilbao provides a good example: In its AS-FABRIK project, it developed a comprehensive concept that offers new training schemes, partnership&alliance formation, actions to speed up digitalization, and boosting innovative startups.  Now, other cities with an industrial heritage want to learn how Bilbao did it: Bielsko Biala, Tartu and Timisoara joined Bilbao in the AS-TRANSFER exchange project.

    Ekain Laka

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  • European visitors inspired by Barnsley’s digital campus

    Visitors from across Europe were given an insight into how Barnsley has developed its thriving digital business community last week.

    Matthew Snowden

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  • Restart Eco Business Model

    This is a business model for RESTART Opole.
    It is part of the notes for the project meeting concerning Opole.

    Amy Jansen

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  • Candelaria community spirit building

    A city that is tailored to the people who make it up, that exudes the different identities that make up that city and the special relationship in which they all blend together. This objective of generating distinctive cities is one of the pillars of the Find Your Greatness network and that is why the enhancement of community spirit is a key element in the definition of the city brand.

    Liviu Stanciu

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  • Case study Munich: Creating a circular district

    In this fifth case study delivered by the URGE network, the city of Munich shares their experiences with the creation of a new circular district: the transformation of the 'Bayernkaserne' former military barracks into a new densely built urban district housing around 15,000 people.

    City of Utrecht

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  • Health&Greenspace thematic report: Urban heat stress and cooling with green structure

    How can we combat urban heat stress and cool down our cities with carefully planned and managed green structures?

    Viktoria Soos

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