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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  • Testing Action Wildflower ID Swatch in Limerick

    Yellow flowers in a field

Description automatically generatedFind below one excellent example about a real action: 

    "our rationale for this testing action to create something unique to Limerick to assist LCCC staff and the public identify and record 25 species of native wildflower. The ID swatch is based on 25 species of wildflower found in Corbally Meadow, one of the most botanical species rich sites in the city. It is hoped the local aspect will help raise/educate public awareness around the value of native local wildflower seed as opposed to buying in non-local flowers that would not be as beneficial to local species in their larval and adult lifecycle as a source of food and habitat.

    The Process involved procuring a local botanist to help determine the 25 species to be included in the swatch and to provide the images and detailed text for the life cycle and interesting species facts for "

    András Merza

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    Understanding S.M.ALL: our first quarterly report

    The first three months of implementation meant a lot for the S.M.ALL network, setting up the humus to let the seeds of inclusive and sustainable urban planning flourish. This Quarterly Report highlights progress and challenges, questions and answers that emerged in the path.

    PietroElisei

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    Mid-Term Reflection and Integrated Action Plan: Progress and Future Perspectives

    From October to December 2024, the ARCHETHICS Network focused on delivering the Mid-Term Reflection, a crucial milestone in evaluating project progress and refining strategies. This phase has enabled partners to accelerate the drafting of the Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) and initiate testing activities that contribute to sustainable urban development.

    Stefania Rovereti

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  • Ready for the future? Urban resilience in practice

     

    Urban resilience is the capacity of urban systems, communities, individuals, organisations and businesses to recover, maintain their function and thrive in the aftermath of a shock or a stress, regardless of its impact, frequency or magnitude.

    When a human or ecological system loses its resilience, it becomes increasingly vulnerable to disturbances that previously could be absorbed. For example, the same amount of rain will have different impact on neighboring cities, if one of them decided to build over green spaces, with no regard for water retention and absorption capacities. 

    Ania Rok

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  • Ready for the future? Urban resilience in practice

     

    Urban resilience is the capacity of urban systems, communities, individuals, organisations and businesses to recover, maintain their function and thrive in the aftermath of a shock or a stress, regardless of its impact, frequency or magnitude.

    When a human or ecological system loses its resilience, it becomes increasingly vulnerable to disturbances that previously could be absorbed. For example, the same amount of rain will have different impact on neighboring cities, if one of them decided to build over green spaces, with no regard for water retention and absorption capacities. 

    Ania Rok

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  • Ready for the future? Urban resilience in practice

     

    Urban resilience is the capacity of urban systems, communities, individuals, organisations and businesses to recover, maintain their function and thrive in the aftermath of a shock or a stress, regardless of its impact, frequency or magnitude.

    When a human or ecological system loses its resilience, it becomes increasingly vulnerable to disturbances that previously could be absorbed. For example, the same amount of rain will have different impact on neighboring cities, if one of them decided to build over green spaces, with no regard for water retention and absorption capacities. 

    Ania Rok

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