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Insights from the URGE network: thematic report

Start small: The journey to scale. Experiences from the URGE: Circular Building Cities Network.
By Dr. Eleni Feleki, Lead Expert of the URGE Action Planning Network

Summary of Learning - Roeselare

In mid-September, Bo and Gino defied the English weather and roads to meet, for the first time, with the partners of this URBACT Transfer Network. We got to know each other but also learned more about the “Good Practice” of Barnsley. Barnsley worked in collaboration with different stakeholders on the local economy of the future. On basis of their experiences of successes, methods and challenges during the project, Roeselare  made our own transfer plan including a provisional schedule and goals for the coming 18 months. In other words, Roeselare left Barnsley after three days full of inspiration for Roeselare. The knowledge gathered during the kick-off meeting triggered a cooperation with Art Economy where 20 colleagues of the city interacted with artists to enhance out-of-box approaches to innovation and technology and how to improve the ecosystem.

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People-friendly public realm: transforming the city towards a new model

A closer view to the public space transformations in Barcelona and its metropolitan area, which have been accelerated due to the pandemic

Strengthening brand identity of 8 URBACT cities

Find your greatness APN is supporting support 8 cities in their activities to define their brand position and to communicate their strategic brand messages. This has become even more important in the time of Covid-19 pandemics where attractions and advantages of cities needed to be presented to citizens, investors, businesses, and visitors.

Health and Urban Planning: Visualising Impact with the Healthy Cities Generator

By: Ad-hoc Expert Sofia Aivalioti

What does a holistic approach to health look like? Often, people’s replies will cover medical care, diet, and exercise - but as urban populations continue to accelerate, urban planning is increasingly recognised as a pillar of holistic health.

Overcoming the Pandemic and Building Resilience: Lessons from Bradford

The concept of healthy cities is more relevant now than ever. After COVID-19 emerged, public health was thrown into the spotlight and so, too, was the potential for cities to be catalysts for better health.