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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  • 6th URBACT Local Group Meeting Held in Pula

    Including a field visit to Vallelunga brownfield site.


    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Winter is for Action: The Fourth Quarterly Report of S.M.ALL

    As the year drew to a close, the S.M.ALL network didn’t slow down. Instead, it shifted gears from planning to action. The fourth quarterly report captures a crucial phase where Integrated Action Plans (IAPs) started shaping real, on-the-ground changes across partner cities. With a strong focus on pilot projects, citizen engagement, and risk management, this quarter laid the foundation for a transformative 2025.

    PietroElisei

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  • The S.M.ALL Ad-hoc series - Issue 2 - Pietro's way forward

    The Ad-hoc series reckon with the future thanks to the two workshops held by Ad-hoc Expert Pietro L. Verga in Autumn 2024, shifting the focus to tackle mobility from different yet complementary angles.

    Pietro Lupo Verga

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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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    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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  • A Summer On The Go: S.M.ALL and its Third Quarterly Report

    The third Quarterly Report of the APN S.M.ALL journey, by its Lead Expert Pietro Elisei, showcases significant strides in fostering sustainable mobility and inclusivity across Europe.

    PietroElisei

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