URBACT stories

Hear from the URBACT community on today’s most pressing challenges and inspiring examples from all around Europe. Find the inspiration you have been looking for to put knowledge into action!

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  • Visit in Dun Laoghaire. Photo credits: Simone d'Antonio.

    Beyond boundaries: how cities across Europe learn from each other

    Explore the ins and outs URBACT networks bringing European cities together to exchange ideas and solutions for integrated sustainable urban development!

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  • Children looking at a panel during a small scale action

    How to achieve lasting impact through children’s civic engagement

    In a powerful demonstration of how civic engagement can begin at early age and lead to meaningful change, the Municipality of West Mani (Greece) has shown that even the youngest citizens can influence the future of their community. 

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    Supporting Pride locally: a guide for cities to promote LGBTIQ inclusion

    As we wrap up Pride Month 2025, let’s celebrate the Rainbow Cities Network and its guidelines for cities combating discrimination and promoting equal opportunities for LGBTIQ communities.

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  • Veszprém , Hungary - Wildflower cities

    Eight URBACT Good Practices to reconnect cities with nature

    Across Europe, cities are rediscovering the power of nature: making natural spaces social spaces, converting industrial basins into biodiversity hub, rewilding suburban parks, and more. Nature-based solutions (NBS) are transforming how cities approach urban regeneration. These approaches not only address environmental goals but also hold promise for making cities more sustainable, affordable, and liveable.

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  • Cargo Bike Station in Lucca's RTZ (Restricted Traffic Zone). Credits: Lucca.

    Four URBACT Good Practices fostering circular economy in cities across Europe

    Ahead of EU Green Week, find out how four cities are implementing circular economy practices to support the green transition. 

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  • URBACT City Festival 2025

    A look back at the 2025 URBACT City Festival

    From 8 to 10 April, the URBACT City Festival welcomed in Wroclaw, Poland, 523 participants, representing 321 cities across 36 countries. So what happened during these three days?

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