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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    SPORT & THE CITY: Street Culture, Sports & Urban Regeneration in Verona

    SPORT & THE CITY is Verona’s Street Culture and Sports Festival, part of the European project Re-Gen, promoted by the Municipality of Verona with local partners Le Fate ETS and Nuova Acropoli. The events, held on May 10 and May 17, engaged young people from the neighborhoods of Santa Lucia, Golosine, and Borgo Roma through sports, music, art, and community activities. Alongside the festival, FABRICA URBANA Workshop explored urban regeneration in Borgo Roma area.

    Desiree Zucchi

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  • Young person using VR headset with controllers during the Metacity project’s Culture Night activity

    Citizen Dialogue in the Metaverse –Åbo Akademi and Nykarleby Test VR at the Culture Night

    During the Culture Night in Nykarleby on August 21st, residents and visitors had a unique opportunity to step into the future of urban planning—literally. Åbo Akademi/Experience Lab invited people to try a VR experience where they could design their own version of the town square. The activity was part of the Metacity project, which explores how small and medium-sized cities can use immersive technologies to strengthen democratic participation and improve public services.

    Michaela Gil

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  • Cities After Dark - #5 Quarterly Journal

    Nuno Almeida

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  • 10 European cities from the Breaking Isolation URBACT Action Planning Network

    Understanding and addressing social isolation: insights from the Breaking Isolation Podcast 

    The Breaking Isolation project works to understand social isolation root causes and develop effective solutions.

    Barbara Gautherie

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  • Nitra brings green and creative spaces to life: Two URBACT GreenPlace pilot events at Martin's Hill

    During the summer of 2025, the city of Nitra (Slovakia) hosted two vibrant public events that marked important milestones in the implementation of its Integrated Action Plan (IAP) under the URBACT GreenPlace project. These events served as real-life tests of how the area of the former military barracks at Martin’s Hill could become a thriving space for community life, cultural activities, heritage appreciation, and sustainable development.

    Both events were co-organized by ULG partners (URBACT Local Group), bringing together local institutions, experts, and community organizations engaged in the long-term vision for this historic and green area.

    Joanna Gańcza-Pawełczyk

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  • The City Center of Montreuil, France

    The European Forum on City Centres November 6th - 7th : this year’s flagship event for city centers in Europe

    Following two successful editions, including the most recent held at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, the Greater Paris Metropolis and the association Centre-ville en mouvement  are proud to announce the Third European Forum on City Centres. This landmark event will take place on November 6–7, 2025, at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris.

     

    Pre-register here.

    Suzanne Pergal

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