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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  • Residents of the Future on University Campus

    The City of Šibenik Presents Itself to Zagreb Students as a Hub of Career Opportunities and High-Quality Living

    Work-Life Balance in the Mediterranean Style. On Thursday, December 5th, the Technical Polytechnic of Zagreb (TVZ) hosted a presentation about Šibenik, showcasing it as a city where it’s possible to develop a successful career while enjoying all the benefits of the Mediterranean lifestyle. The event was part of the URBACT project – Residents of the Future, which addresses the challenges of depopulation and population loss in small towns.

    Krešimir Grubić

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  • Talent-Friendly Cities

    Introducing C4TALENT's Infographic #2.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • C4TALENT Highlights at Piraeus ULG Meeting and Blue Growth Conference

    Held at the Piraeus Chamber of Commerce.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Schoolhoods’ Mid-Term Reflection Meeting: Advancing Safe, Green, and Happy Ways to School!

    Parma, Italy | November 13-14, 2024

    Vasilis Koutalas

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  • a group of people posing for a picture in from of an old building

    Nature-Based Solutions, Equal Cities & Inclusive Design

    The 5th Core Network Meeting of partners within the Green Place network took place in Nitra on October 15-16, 2024. The meeting focused on the topics of Nature-Based Solutions, Equal Cities & Inclusive Design. It was also aimed at feedback on the addressed area of ​​abandoned brownfield of former military barracks and drawing on relevant experiences with partners on this topic. The meeting continued with some partners on October 17 as  a site visit, showcasing successful examples of good practices in green infrastructure, work with minority groups, improving the health of residents, and the reconstruction of historic buildings.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • Climate-adaptive grassland management in urban environments

    Veszprém (HU), the “City of Queens” (ca. 56.000 inhabitants), as it is often called due to its role in Hungarian history, is located between the famous Lake Balaton and the karst area of Bakony Hills, its territory is both part of the Bakony-Balaton UNESCO Geopark and the Balaton-upland National Park. Veszprém was the European Capital of Culture in 2023 together with its hinterland (Veszprém-Balaton-Bakony region), highlighting the city’s integral connection to surrounding landscapes.

    András Merza

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