Networks and cities' news

Catch up on the latest updates from cities working together in URBACT Networks. The articles and news that are showcased below are published directly by URBACT’s beneficiaries and do not necessarily reflect the programme’s position.

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    2024: A Year of Collaboration and Progress for C4TALENT

    Strengthening partnerships and building strategies to tackle brain drain.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • Cronaca di Mantova - www.gazzettadimantova.it

    From Decline to Growth: Mantova's Journey to Reclaiming Its Future

    For the first time in 30 years, Mantova, a historic city in northern Italy, has surpassed 50,000 residents. This milestone, officially confirmed on December 19, 2024, demonstrates that reversing depopulation trends is not just a distant dream but an achievable reality. The city’s experience, supported by the URBACT "Residents of the Future" network and its goal to create sustainable and inclusive solutions to population decline, offers valuable lessons for other mid-sized towns facing similar challenges.

    Krešimir Grubić

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  • Testing of public grounds in Lehza

    The Municipality of Lezha - within the framework of the Re - Gen project and the National Youth Day - started the first testing of sports activities on public spaces that can be turned into outdoor and indoor sports fields.

     

    During this day, children and youth from different schools in Lezha were engaged in various sports games such as ping-pong, volleyball, basketball, sports dance and chess.

     

    At this stage of the project, the Municipality of Lezha aims to empower youth through sports activities, improving infrastructure and sports clubs, and encouraging active participation of youth in decision-making processes.

     

    One of the goals of the project is to create opportunities for talent development and encourage youth engagement in positive activities, strengthening ties between the community and the local institution.
     

    Municipality of Lezha, Albania.

     

     

    Desiree Zucchi

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  • Pula ULG Wraps Up the Year

    With a Vision for Vallelunga.

    Zoltán Szenes

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  • NATIONAL WORKSHOP UNDER THE URBACT PROGRAMME in VRATSA

    In the period 18-20.11.2024 Kazanlak municipality hosted the National Workshop under the URBACT Programme. 

    Representatives of the municipalities of Vratsa, Varna, Dobrich, Gabrovo, Razlog, Stolichna and Kazanlak exchanged experiences and worked together through a series of truly interactive modules on the finalization of joint action plans - the final result of the municipalities' participation in the interesting European networks BiodiverCity, Cities after dark, CSG, Re-Gen, Metacity, S.M.ALL, Archethics.

    András Merza

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  • City of Mantova, Italy

    Your Future Lives Here: Addressing Population Decline in Mantova, Italy

    URBACT stands out as a dynamic hub for collaboration, enabling cities across Europe to share inspiring practices and shape brighter futures together. At the recent transnational meeting of the Residents of the Future network in Mangualde (Portugal), the City of Mantova (Italy) showcased an excellent example of how cities can learn and grow through this vibrant exchange of ideas.

     

    Thanks to Caterina Salvo and Emanuele Salmin for contributions on article.

    Krešimir Grubić

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