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Can civic spaces strengthen local networks?

Only strong and connected local communities can effectively adapt to the constant changes in our society. Bottom-up and local initiatives have a great role to play.

Resilience and communities: URBACT at the Venice Architecture Biennale

“How will we live together?” asks the 17th International Architecture Exhibition. URBACT has some answers.

Governing commons, is it even possible?

Creative communities have long been a vital element for city regeneration: groups of people helping to improve urban spaces, buildings, initiatives or services, opening them up for neighbourhood use in order to answer local needs.

Nine ways cities can become more just and inclusive

These local actions for a fairer society are inspiring cities across the EU. Could they work in your city too?

Presenting commonsnapoli.org, the newborn website of the urban commons network of Naples

Commons Napoli is the newborn website of the urban commons network of Naples, a virtual place where to find altogether the many communities that animate the social and cultural life of the city, with their activities and histories

BeePathNet library with thematic newsletters in 7 languages

The Helsinki Design Ladder, the first time a design ladder of this kind has been applied to an entire city.