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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  • First transnational network meeting in Ostrava - site visit (Opening of the Parish garden in Ostrava-Heřmanice)

    Not Everything That Transforms a City Is Visible

    How a Good Practice born in Ostrava (CZ) is inspiring six European cities rethink the relationship between citizens, public administrations and public space.

    daniele.terzariol

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  • We Create Space Network Finalises Transferability Study

    We are proud to present the Transferability Study of the URBACT Transfer Network We Create Space - a key milestone in our shared journey and a result of close and inspiring cooperation among all partners. This document represents not only an important analytical output, but also a collective achievement built on months of exchange, mutual learning, and a shared ambition to rethink how public spaces can be activated across Europe.

    Jana Kastanova

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  • Study Visits Across We Create Space Partner Cities Are Successfully Completed

    The series of city visits within the URBACT Transfer Network We Create Space has now been successfully completed. With this milestone, our Network is finalising its first official output – the Transferability Study.

    Jana Kastanova

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  • The International URBACT Network We Create Space Officially Launched in Ostrava

    Ostrava, 26 February 2026 – Representatives of seven European cities and metropolitan areas gathered in Ostrava on 25–26 February 2026 for the official launch of the international project We Create Space, co-funded by the European Programme URBACT.

    Jana Kastanova

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  • We Create Space Network Meeting in Koszalin Focuses on Municipal Grant Programmes and Public Engagement

    The second Transnational Meeting of the We Create Space – URBACT Transfer Network (5-6 May 2026) brought together partners from across Europe in Koszalin (Poland) to advance cooperation and share practical knowledge on participatory public space development. The two-day programme addressed local grant schemes, public engagement, and effective programme delivery, while further strengthening cooperation between cities.

    Jana Kastanova

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