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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  • Carbon Literacy Training adapted for the virtual world

    As part of its capacity building objective, MAST through C-Change wanted to create 100 free Carbon Literacy Places in a new online learning format. The aims of this training were to help the network in the following areas:

    • Enhance collaboration across the sector
    • Grow the network + reach further into Greater Manchester
    • Explore remote delivery of training
    • Engage artists/practitioners and organisations who have been affected during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Laura McIntosh

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  • The digital builders program, a catalyser for the innovative dynamics of an entire metropolis

    The Métropole du Grand Paris and his Digital Builders program that aims to gather a community of local civil servants mobilized to develop collectively new digital public services at a metropolitan scale.

    Valeria Tarallo

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  • Be a resilient city through participation and volunteerism! - Transfer Guide

    Interested in:
    - Creating more needs-based social solutions with the help of volunteers?
    - Managing more effectively resources by coordinating the interventions?
    - Alleviating the social budgets with the co-responsibility of all stakeholders?

    s.georgiou

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  • Võru, a small town with a strong community

    Võru town is a project partner at Find Your Greatness, Europe’s first strategic brand building programme for smart cities. On June 10–11, Võru Town Government hosted an online project meeting on community spirit building and shared its best practices in supporting and engaging the community.

    Liviu Stanciu

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  • Manchester's improvement story

    Playing our full part in Manchester and taking it on the road

    How sharing our approach with other European cities has helped Manchester take its cultural collaboration on climate action and engagement to a whole new level.

    By Simon Curtis, Chair, Manchester Arts Sustainability Team (MAST)

    Laura McIntosh

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  • Culture connects on climate - Wroclaw's transfer story

    By: Kamila Bzowy, Senior Specialist for Climate Action and Piotr Matunin, Project Manager, Wrocław City Hall

    Laura McIntosh

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