Urban stories

Hear from the URBACT community on today’s most pressing challenges and inspiring examples from all around Europe. Find the inspiration you have been looking for to put knowledge into action!

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  • This image illustrates the social, economic, and environmental impacts, as well as levers (governance, cooperation, and impact-driven companies).

    Seven Smart Ways Cities Are Growing Their Local Economies

    From talent attraction and business innovation to sustainable tourism and heritage reuse, seven URBACT Good Practices show how cities are growing their local economies by building on their unique strengths.

    Tiago Ferreira

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    Mobility for everyone: what five URBACT Action Planning Networks learned about turning plans into practice

    From safer school journeys to rural transport connections and accessible streets, five URBACT Action Planning Networks are turning mobility for everyone into practical action.

    KarolinaOrcholska

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  • Civic engagement, with young people participating in the democratic process of voting.

    A seat at the table: six URBACT Good Practices inspiring better administration

    What happens when cities open up two of their most powerful administrative tools to their residents?

    KaiPM

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  • From play to change: the 2026 URBACT University visits Cork!

    As the 25 URBACT Transfer Networks prepare to adapt practices from other European cities, Cork demonstrates a lesson in how transfer can lead to lasting local change.

    URBACT

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  • How four URBACT networks are transforming social data into action

    Can data drive positive social impact? Discover how European cities are putting it to use.

    Liat Rogel

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  • Strength with unity: what Ireland’s EU Presidency could mean for cities

    Ireland brings Europe’s most urgent urban challenges into focus.

    URBACT

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