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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    Case study Nigrad (Maribor): Production of recycled concrete

    In this second case study delivered by the URGE network, Nigrad d.o.o., the utility company of the City of Maribor, shares their experiences with the pilot production of recycled concrete.

    City of Utrecht

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  • Meet Europe's largest women's business centre

    Want to learn more about one of Berlin's largest cooperatives and the largest women's business centre in Europe? Check out the WeiberWirtschaft  here in the first GenderedLandscape video case study!

    annika.dalen@umea.se

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  • The OnStage Project in Brno: two years has shown us so much!

    In the last two years, in Brno, Czechia, URBACT OnStage has brought together new methods and horizons, created a community choir open to all, and involved more children and new local communities in the incredible journey of enjoying music – take a look at its last update!

    c.salido

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  • Novigrad's Transfer Story - How to support local sense of community and unity

    By Corinne Pozzecco - Project Coordinator "Playful Paradigm" and Senior Administrative Project Office at Novigrad City Administration

    CREAA

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  • Meet the partners: interview with Paulo Simoes

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    City of Utrecht

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  • Cork's Transfer Story - Experimenting, improvising and evolving playful strategies to improve the lives of our citizens

    By Martin O Donoghue and Denise Cahill 

    CREAA

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