Residents of the Future: Cities Enter the Final Stage of a Shared European Journey
Summary of the 7th Quarterly Report (July–September 2025)
By Tiago Ferreira
The seventh Quarterly Report of the Residents of the Future URBACT network marks a decisive turning point: after two years of experimentation, analysis and peer learning, all nine partner cities have now finalised their Integrated Action Plans (IAPs)—comprehensive roadmaps designed to help small and medium-sized European cities address population decline, strengthen local attractiveness, and build resilient futures.