01/06/2023 31/12/2025
Residents of the future wants to address the issue of urban depopulation within small and medium-sized cities. By focusing on digital transformation, economic diversification and city branding, it will explore innovative approaches towards evolving trends in work, lifestyle and communication, to enhance the cities’ attractiveness for prospective investments and inhabitants. The network enables cities to redefine their advantages in comparison to larger metropolitan areas, and develop holistic, citizen-centric solutions that support demographic revitalisation and sustainable urban growth.
Summary
Partners
Lead Partner : Sibenik - Croatia- Alba Iulia - Romania
- Iisalmi - Finland
- Mangualde - Portugal
- Mantova - Italy
- Plasencia - Spain
- Saint-Quentin - France
- Saldus - Latvia
- Trebinje - Bosnia-Herzegovina
Timeline
1st Transnational meeting, 26-28 September 2023., Sibenik, Croatia.
2nd Transnational Meeting, 9-11 April 2024., St. Quentin, France
3rd Transnational meeting, 8-10. October 2024., Mangualde, Portugal.
Stories
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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
Krešimir Grubić
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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
Krešimir Grubić
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Housing Challenges in Shrinking Cities
For the first time in European history, a dedicated Housing Commissioner has been appointed to the European Commission, reflecting a growing
Lead Expert
Library
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Baseline Study_Residents of the Future_submitted.pdf(PDF, 121Mo)
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RoF - Network Quarterly Report - 1st.pdf(PDF, 996Ko)
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RoF - Network Quarterly Report - 2nd.pdf(PDF, 8Mo)
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RoF - Network Quarterly Report - 3rd.pdf(PDF, 7Mo)