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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    URBACT’s City Labs: Refreshing Europe’s urban policy principles

    The 2007 Leipzig Charter established the EU’s urban policy principles. Ahead of its 2020 EU Presidency, Germany is refreshing this key document. URBACT’s City Labs, linked to the Charter’s principles, are supporting this process. The Labs will identify what works, where cities are struggling, and how we can build their capacity to build a bright sustainable future.

    The Leipzig Charter

    Eddy Adams

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  • How a small Spanish town is revolutionising its local food system

    Baena (ES) supports sustainable agriculture for a resilient city developement model close to its citizens’ needs, beyond mass production.

    Jamie Mackay

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  • Enhancing the vitality of small cities: “let’s make it a priority!”

    How can small towns thrive today? Here we highlight an array of local actions to help small and medium sized cities become more vibrant.

    Amy Labarrière

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  • 4 ways cities are breathing life back into empty spaces

    URBACT’s new online resource Remaking the city presents a selection of space-related city solutions.

    Amy Labarrière

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  • How residents and businesses are re-energising their city centre

    Many in Heerlen (NL) wanted change, but didn’t know how to effect it. Following a wealth of inspiration, participation and activation through URBACT, things are now looking up.

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  • Spring Clean Up Campaign in Tallinn (EE)

    Can Europe be sustainable by 2030? Only if cities lead the way

    Take a trip down memory lane with us. Re-discover stories and reflections that we've captured over the last years.

    Jamie Mackay

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