URBACT 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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  • European Union flags at the European Commission Berlaymont building.

    Streets to summits: exploring the urban agendas of the Spanish and Belgian Presidencies

    Find out what’s in store for cities during the next EU policy cycle.

    URBACT

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  • A roof over everyone’s head

    What’s on the plate for cities? According to Laura Colini, URBACT Expert, it's due time to put ROOF’s pledge to eradicate homelessness into action.

    Laura Colini

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    Inspiring ideas for housing!

    Check out some of the innovative solutions from the European Responsible Housing Awards 2022.

    Laura Colini

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  • Alternative to mass tourism? Sustainable tourism and the regulation of short-term rentals

    A study involving URBACT cities highlights the need for local solutions that ‘Prepare, Preserve, and Platformise’ holiday rentals.

    Laura Colini

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  • EU cities explore fair finance to boost adequate and affordable housing

    Local government actions to regulate housing markets and combat exclusion are showcased in a joint URBACT-UIA initiative.

    Laura Colini

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  • Engaging cities to reject housing exclusion as a ‘fact of life’

    The article is based on the joint URBACT-UIA web conference ‘No one left behind’ of 26 June 2020.

    Laura Colini

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