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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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    Why do we need policies to make participation work? Check out what Pori’s Participation Agent does!

    Across Europe we are witnessing the rise of participative policies - policies aiming to have more insights, resulting in more efficient public policies. Not only because participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions are at the centre of democracy. Also because open and inclusive policy-making increases public participation, enhances transparency and accountability, builds civic capacity and leads to increased buy-in and better decision-making. Check out the case of Pori!

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  • Why do we need policies to make participation work? Check out what Pori’s Participation Agent does!

    Across Europe we are witnessing the rise of participative policies - policies aiming to have more insights, resulting in more efficient public policies. Not only because participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions are at the centre of democracy. Also because open and inclusive policy-making increases public participation, enhances transparency and accountability, builds civic capacity and leads to increased buy-in and better decision-making. Check out the case of Pori!

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  • Why do we need policies to make participation work? Check out what Pori’s Participation Agent does!

    Across Europe we are witnessing the rise of participative policies - policies aiming to have more insights, resulting in more efficient public policies. Not only because participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions are at the centre of democracy. Also because open and inclusive policy-making increases public participation, enhances transparency and accountability, builds civic capacity and leads to increased buy-in and better decision-making. Check out the case of Pori!

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  • Why do we need policies to make participation work? Check out what Pori’s Participation Agent does!

    Across Europe we are witnessing the rise of participative policies - policies aiming to have more insights, resulting in more efficient public policies. Not only because participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions are at the centre of democracy. Also because open and inclusive policy-making increases public participation, enhances transparency and accountability, builds civic capacity and leads to increased buy-in and better decision-making. Check out the case of Pori!

    k.tapody

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  • Why do we need policies to make participation work? Check out what Pori’s Participation Agent does!

    Across Europe we are witnessing the rise of participative policies - policies aiming to have more insights, resulting in more efficient public policies. Not only because participation of citizens in public life and their right to influence the decisions are at the centre of democracy. Also because open and inclusive policy-making increases public participation, enhances transparency and accountability, builds civic capacity and leads to increased buy-in and better decision-making. Check out the case of Pori!

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  • How participatory placemaking can help URBACT Local Groups to develop urban actions for public spaces in our cities

    More and more citizens, practitioners, politicians and city officials realise the importance of public spaces in our cities. These spaces are often described as the arteries and lungs of our cities. If these spaces are well used by a diverse population,it is evidence of the vibrancy of the city. How can we inspire the best use and improvement of public spaces in our cities? What roles can citizens play and are we dependent on ?good design? for quality spaces? During the recent transnational meeting of theCome In! Transfer Network held in Budapest in May 2019, partner cities participated in a masterclass on participatory placemaking, with a view to gain insight into the placemaking approach to activate and animate spaces in their cities. This article reflectson the inputs and discussions.

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