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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    Jövőbe való befektetés a vállalati társadalmi felelősségvállaláson keresztül

    Budaörs ugyan erős helyi gazdasággal rendelkezik, viszont az önkormányzat, a cégek között csak laza kapcsolat volt tapasztalható, a közöttük lévő együttműködések ad hoc jelleggel bírtak. Ezt az állapotot gyökeresen megváltoztatta Budaörs - URBACT partnervárosként - Cities4CSR (Cities for Corporate Social Responsibility - Városok a Vállalati Társadalmi Felelősségvállalásért) akciótervezési hálózatban végzett erőfeszítései és eredményei.

    Tímea Jaschitzné Cserni

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  • 12 URBACT lessons learnt on CSR

    The CSR local legacies: New Understandings, Practices and Relationships to Build From

    As URBACT Action Planning Networks conclude their work after three eventful years, it is time to take stock. In this last article, Lead Expert Dr. Steffen Wetzstein assesses local impact and improvements across our ten CITIES4CSR partner cities.

    Steffen Wetzstein

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  • #SOFIA4CSR - Foresting is investing for a better city

    Sofia, CITIES4CSR project partner, is the Capital of Bulgaria and the largest political, administrative, cultural and educational centre in the country. Featuring strong agglomeration economics and innovative business development, the City of Sofia’s economy accounts for over 42 % of national GDP and is a home of more than 1.3 million inhabitants, which is almost 20% of total population of Bulgaria. Like most large cities, Sofia also faces challenges related to the rapid development of the city and the need for this to happen sustainably. The sustainable development of the city is an important, but also a large-scale task for local authorities and that is why the involvement of all stakeholders is key to success.

    Alessia Dagradi

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  • AS TRANSFER - What is going on?

    What has AS TRANSFER been up to until today?

    Cristina Urizar

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  • Space for discussions in Frankfurt meeting

    As the host city Frankfurt welcomed all APN partners for the third Transnational Network Meeting this year, 29 – 30 of March. A network meeting excellent moderated by Mary Dellenbaugh-Losse which gave important space for sharing experiences as well as internal discussions for the final IAP Review.

    Elisabeth Lind

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  • Proximity - Vilvoorde's campaign encouraging citizens to act

    Vilvoorde is a front-runner of climate policy in Flanders, but the challenge of working with all local stakeholders is an are thats in need of improving if the municipality wants to reach its high aspirations. As a small city and organization, it is impossible to achieve the climate ambitions without the efforts of citizens, companies and organizations.

    Laura McIntosh

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