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Šibenik’s Green Agenda: Driving Climate Literacy Through URBACT Collaboration

How green is your IAP? These days, when the development of the Integrated Action Plan (IAP) is in full swing, most of the URBACT IV networks face the same challenge. We all know that, to be sustainable, our IAP must be “green”. But what that means in real life? Why is that important? How can we convince our ULG partners to give up some simpler and cheaper project ideas and follow the harder path? All thes questions were tackled on URBACT Croatian national campus, held in Zagreb, 24th and 25th of October. Climate literacy workshops have become a kind of standard today. But just few years ago, it wasn't a case. Here is the story from Šibenik. 

Teenagers and the City: How Youth Shape Public Spaces through Creativity, Sports, and Social Connection

Public spaces hold a unique value for teenagers, offering a stage for recreation, cultural expression, and social interaction. Across various studies, these spaces have been shown to play a significant role in the mental, social, and physical development of adolescents. Teenagers often engage with public areas like parks, squares, and even neglected or abandoned spaces in ways that differ from adults, repurposing them as places to express their identity, engage in physical activities, and cultivate peer relationships. This article explores how teenagers use these spaces, how they shape urban aesthetics, and why policymakers need to adopt a more passive approach to observing their behaviors.

Street Sport and Tourism: A Path to Urban Regeneration and Youth-Centered Travel

Street sports such as skateboarding, 3x3 basketball, breakdancing, and rollerblading are increasingly becoming a driving force for urban regeneration. These activities are transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant social and cultural hubs, fostering local community engagement and attracting a new kind of tourism. This fusion of street sport and tourism is creating unexpected tourist flows to lesser-known cities and "unusual places," places that would not typically be considered tourist hotspots.

Turning Accessibility and Inclusion into Measurable Factors for Active Mobility

Judith Simbaruhije: From Teacher to Advocate for Migrant Women

Judith Simbaruhije’s life is a profound testament to the power of perseverance and unwavering hope. Born and raised in Burundi, she had built a stable life for herself as a primary school teacher and a small business owner. Now living in Belgium, Judith continues to strive for a better future, holding on to her dreams while defending the rights and opportunities of migrant women.

3rd Quarterly Report for the Residents of the Future project is out

Author: Tiago Ferreira

 

Thank you for joining us in this third Quarterly Report for the Residents of the Future project. We’re thrilled
to share the progress and dedication that each city has poured into this transformative journey. This edition
highlights the impressive strides taken across our network, from Testing Actions that bring new life to local
spaces, to initiatives aimed at retaining youth, enhancing community engagement, and building sustainable
housing solutions.

 

Download the full report here >>