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    Diary of an international talent in Zlín

    The Welcoming International Talent project focusses on welcoming international students and expats in medium sized European cities. Aim is to improve welcoming policies of these seven cities with various projects. But how do internationals themselves experience living in these welcoming cities? In this column, an international from each WIT-city will share their experiences. This time: Daniel from Zlín, Czech Republic!

    Evite van Winkoop

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  • A NEW ROLE FOR URBAN GARDENS IN OUR CITIES?

    Can urban gardens be developed as meeting points for modern local communities, or are we " light-years away" from such novelty in terms of urban development practices? An answer to this question could be found in RU:RBAN: urban agriculture, nowadays in the shape of urban gardens managed by citizens, is stepping away from being seen only as the practice of growing vegetables within the municipal territory of our cities.

    Patricia Hernandez

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  • 23 Action Planning Networks ready for Phase 2!

    On 7 May, URBACT's Monitoring Committee has officially approved all Action Planning Networks to proceed to Phase 2.

    URBACT

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  • The Valuable Role of Active NGOs - Supporting Espoo Residents in the Fight Against Coronavirus

    As the world faces an extraordinary challenge in the coronavirus pandemic, it is crucial to design and implement co-creative solutions to support citizens.  In Espoo, one of the most important initiatives undertaken is the cooperation between Active NGOs and the municipality towards supporting Espoo residents. 

    z.biteniece

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  • The Local Pact

    A reinforced approach for tackling urban poverty.

    Séverine BRESSAUD

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  • A Transnational Meeting in Dracula’s Land

    What could be scarier than joining together Dracula’s myth and public procurement?

    Alison Taylor

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