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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  • 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.

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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? 

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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?

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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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