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Check-in on URBACT City Festival 2026

From 31 March to 1 April, the 2026 URBACT City Festival will welcome hundreds of city-makers to Nicosia (CY) for a chance to learn from each other, exchange and find partners from all over Europe, across different sustainable urban policy areas.  

Biodivercity IAP interview #3 s-Hertogenbosch

URBACT City Festival 2026!

The URBACT City Festival is Europe’s leading gathering for city leaders, urban practitioners, and experts. Through workshops, interactive sessions, and networking opportunities, participants gain practical insights, innovative ideas, and valuable connections to bring back to their cities or organizations. It’s the perfect platform to learn, collaborate, and be inspired by Europe’s urban innovation community.

Residents of the Future Podcast - Welcome to Mangualde

In this week’s episode of Residents of the Future, we’re heading to Mangualde — a vibrant small city in Portugal that’s proving how community strength and smart newcomer-integration policies can shape a sustainable future.

Two Inspiring Days in Albacete: Celebrating the Final Meeting of the URBACT Re-Gen Team

The URBACT Re-Gen network gathered in Albacete for two memorable and deeply meaningful days — a meeting that marked not only the conclusion of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) process, but also the final in-person encounter of a group that has worked side by side for more than two years.

The 5th International Meeting of the Re Gen URBACT Project in Vila Do Conde

On 17 and 18 June 2025, the 5th International Meeting of the Re Gen URBACT Project took place, with Vila do Conde as the host city. This event brought together representatives from nine European cities that are developing an integrated action plan for urban regeneration, with an emphasis on sport and community participation.