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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  • URBACT Action Planning Networks at the 2023 URBACT University in Malmö, Sweden

    The best urban plans are co-created: lessons from 30 URBACT Action Planning Networks

    The 2026 URBACT City Festival celebrates 273 local urban actions. What’s the URBACT planning process behind these actions?

    Ed Thorpe

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  • Comon in Ghent (BE)

    Powered by the people: eight URBACT Good Practices turning cooperation into social innovation

    Cities are experimenting with how people and institutions collaborate in different ways and spaces.

    laurasobral

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  • Nicosia URBACT City Festival

    Discover urban Nicosia, host of the 2026 URBACT City Festival

    Get a refresher on Nicosia’s history and find out what’s in store for the 2026 edition of this landmark URBACT event.

    URBACT

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  • URBACT visits in Belgium 20251016

    The People’s mobility: Lessons from three Belgian cities on data, dialogue and persistence

    Change is never easy, but with vision, persistence and empathy, cities of any size can redesign life on their streets.

    KarolinaOrcholska

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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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