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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  • New Year Reception at the European Council. Source: EC - Audiovisual Service. ©️European Union, 2026

    The Cyprus Presidency journey begins: directions for urban policy

    What does Cyprus have in store for cities and urban priorities in the next six months? 

    URBACT

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  • Vila Nova de Cerveira (PT)

    Beyond access: nine URBACT Good Practices for inclusive cities

    Find out how cities can create local realities where people feel seen, supported, and able to participate in collective problem-solving.

    Laura Colini

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  • URBACT’s 2025 highlights: achievements in European urban cooperation

    What were the most memorable moments for URBACT in 2025?

    URBACT

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  • Word cloud illustrating participants’ responses to the question: “What should be the next step to accelerate green economic development in your local context?”

    The grass is always greener: five entry points to a thriving green urban economy

    During a recent URBACT webinar, city stories are a guiding light for green economy methods.

    Eleni FELEKI

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  • URBACT City Festival 2026. Pack your bags for Nicosia.

    Check-in on 2026 URBACT City Festival

    From 31 March to 1 April, the 2026 URBACT City Festival will welcome hundreds of city-makers to Nicosia (CY) for a chance to learn from each other, exchange and find partners from all over Europe, across different sustainable urban policy areas.  

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  • The new Bernardgasse was transformed with a lot of data and knowhow through an urban research project called Glara. Source: Melissa Bruntlett, 2025.

    Vienna Calling: mobility lessons from a city built around people

    Six URBACT networks took a deep dive into one of the most liveable cities to reimagine inclusive mobility. 

    roland.krebs

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