Networks and cities' news

Redefining Urban Security for Inclusive Cities

Urban security encompasses the comprehensive safety and well-being of individuals within urban environments, acknowledging the intricate interplay between tangible threats and the perception of security. The goal of the project is to overcome the securitarian approach, which focuses primarily on law enforcement and punitive measures, fostering instead the underlying causes of insecurity. While crime must be prosecuted, a more comprehensive strategy is needed to foster a sense of safety and well-being.

6th URBACT Local Group Meeting Held in Pula

Including a field visit to Vallelunga brownfield site.

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.

Testing Action Wildflower ID Swatch in Limerick

Find 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 "

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.

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.