All URBACT articles

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!

Interested in more thematic content? Check out the URBACT Knowledge Hub.

 

 

 

  • Apply to the call for URBACT Transfer Networks!

    The URBACT Programme has launched the call for Transfer Networks, running from 1 April to 30 June 2025, looking for applications from city administrations willing to transfer one of the 116 URBACT

    URBACT

    See more
  • La CEL de Caldes. Source: Caldes de Montbui.

    Five URBACT Good Practices placing cities at the core of the energy transition

    Leaders around the world are looking at cities to support the energy transition. Discover five URBACT Good Practices helping European cities meet climate goals and ensure equitable energy access.

    URBACT

    See more
  • Gender-Inclusive mobility in cities

    Gender-inclusive mobility in cities: A critical step for equitable cities

    Couldn't make it to the URBACT webinar on 5 March? Explore the key insights on gender-inclusive mobility.

    URBACT

    See more
  • Social cohesion
    Meeting of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union in Gdańsk. Source: European Commission.

    Polish EU Presidency explores the urban dimension of European cohesion

    Poland has placed European security in all its dimensions high on the EU Presidency agenda. Let’s dive into key policy priorities and implications for urban cooperation and cohesion across European

    URBACT

    See more
  • URBACT Pioneers Accelerator programme

    URBACT Pioneers Accelerator: call for applications closes with strong interest from municipalities

    URBACT

    See more
  • Participative governance
    A group of young individuals, likely students, engaged in a collaborative learning or workshop setting. Credits: Albergaria-a-Velha (PT).

    The kids are all right: seven Good Practices for youth-led urban development

    This article explores seven innovative approaches to redefining and improving youth participation in European cities.

    URBACT

    See more
  • URBACT Online Course Gender Equal Cities

    URBACT brings Gender Equality into focus with a new online course!

    URBACT is proud to announce the launch of its first Gender Equal Cities Online Course, kicking off on March 5th!

    URBACT

    See more
  • Articles
    Wroclaw, Poland, host city of the 2025 URBACT City Festival.

    Waiting for Wrocław: Meet the host of the 2025 URBACT City Festival

    This year marks a decade of URBACT City Festivals! Between 8-10 April, over 600 city practitioners from across Europe will make their descent on Wrocław (PL). 

    URBACT

    See more
  • URBACT Good Practices 2024

    Dive into the 116 latest URBACT Good Practices with the updated database!

    Browse through the newly updated URBACT Good Practices database and pick the right idea for your city!

    URBACT

    See more