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Saldus: Putting People First in the Fight Against Urban Shrinkage

Across Europe, many small cities are facing a shared challenge: population decline. In Latvia, this trend is particularly visible, and Saldus is no exception. Since 1991, the town has lost nearly 19% of its population — a reality felt not only in statistics, but in schools, kindergartens, local businesses, and daily life. In the latest episode of the Residents of the Future podcast, part of the URBACT programme, Lead Expert Tiago Ferreira speaks with Linda Medne, ULG Coordinator in Saldus, about how the city is responding to these challenges — and what gives reason for optimism.

Build a Welcoming City - the WELDI Game

Navan launches its URBACT In4Green Integrated Action Plan

Following the official closure of the 30 Action Planning Networks (c2023) at the end of December, the project partner towns and cities continue to launch the primary output of this 2.5-year journey, their local Integrated Action Plan (IAP).

Following Irish URBACT project launches in Ballymahon, Longford in November and in Balbriggan, Fingal in December, on Monday 26th January it was then the turn of Navan, Meath County Council.

Quartely Network Journal 2

Highlights from the 3rd Core Network Meeting in Sandyford

Culture, Community & New Ideas in Motion

The third Core Network Meeting of the RECUP project took place on 19–20 November 2025 in the Sandyford Business District, Dublin. Hosted by Sandyford Business District (SBD), the two‑day gathering brought together representatives from all partner cities to exchange experiences, refine their Testing Actions, and advance work on their Integrated Investment Plans (IIP).

Carpooling for everyday commuting: when sustainability meets trust