What's new

The EmPowerIngUs deep dive meeting in Getafe: certainties fade away and innovative ideas flourish

Written by Benjamin Sornin de Leysat

On November 5, 2024, we set off for Getafe (Spain), the pilot city for the European URBACT EmPoweringUs Transfer Network project. Our delegation consists of the head of the Etterbeek social housing agency, an architect from ‘la régie foncière’ and the energy advisor from the Public Social Welfare Center. We don't yet know what adventure we are embarking on, but we are delighted to meet representatives from the other delegations from the participating cities of Trikala (Greece), Pomorie (Bulgaria), and Maia (Portugal). 

Harnessing Innovation in Getafe: A Strategic Deep Dive into the Future of Urban Energy

Written by Vanya Vandova

As the Leading Partner of the EmPowerIngUs network under the URBACT IV Programme, the Municipality of Getafe (EMSV) has established itself as a pioneer in tackling modern urban challenges. By spearheading this international collaboration, Getafe provides the strategic framework and proven expertise necessary to guide partner cities toward sustainable energy solutions. A primary objective of the network is to identify "hidden" energy poverty that standard statistics might miss, allowing for more targeted local administration measures. The city’s proactive leadership was recently on full display during a high-intensity "Deep Dive" into urban resilience held from November 5th to 8th, 2024. During this Transnational meeting, a delegation from Pomorie Municipality, led by the Mayor Ivan Aleksiev, joined partners from Portugal, Belgium, and Greece to transition from theoretical discussions to concrete, data-driven social planning.

Successful Joint EUI and URBACT Information Session

The National Contact Points for the European Urban Initiative (EUI) and URBACT programmes hosted an Information Session on 7 May 2026 at the Hilton Hotel, St Julian's. The event brought together representatives from local councils, public authorities, and other stakeholders to learn about current funding opportunities and cooperation initiatives available through these European programmes.

The session aimed to increase awareness of the support available to Maltese local authorities while encouraging participation in transnational projects that promote sustainable urban development, innovation, and knowledge exchange.

Quartely Network Journal 3

Albanian - Newsletter No. 5/2025

Ce pot câștiga orașele din Moldova participând la rețelele URBACT?

În contextul apelului deschis pentru URBACT Action Networks 2026 (17 martie – 17 iunie 2026), orașele din Republica Moldova au oportunitatea de a se alătura unor parteneriate europene care urmăresc implementarea unor soluții concrete pentru dezvoltarea urbană durabilă, adaptarea la schimbările climatice, regenerarea spațiilor urbane și implicarea comunităților locale.

Mai multe orașe europene caută în prezent parteneri pentru dezvoltarea unor rețele tematice, iar autoritățile publice locale din Republica Moldova pot valorifica această oportunitate pentru a învăța din experiențe europene, a testa soluții inovatoare și a dezvolta proiecte pilot adaptate contextului local.