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Diary of an international talent in Zlín

The Welcoming International Talent project focusses on welcoming international students and expats in medium sized European cities. Aim is to improve welcoming policies of these seven cities with various projects. But how do internationals themselves experience living in these welcoming cities? In this column, an international from each WIT-city will share their experiences. This time: Daniel from Zlín, Czech Republic!

A NEW ROLE FOR URBAN GARDENS IN OUR CITIES?

Can urban gardens be developed as meeting points for modern local communities, or are we " light-years away" from such novelty in terms of urban development practices? An answer to this question could be found in RU:RBAN: urban agriculture, nowadays in the shape of urban gardens managed by citizens, is stepping away from being seen only as the practice of growing vegetables within the municipal territory of our cities.

The Valuable Role of Active NGOs - Supporting Espoo Residents in the Fight Against Coronavirus

As the world faces an extraordinary challenge in the coronavirus pandemic, it is crucial to design and implement co-creative solutions to support citizens.  In Espoo, one of the most important initiatives undertaken is the cooperation between Active NGOs and the municipality towards supporting Espoo residents. 

A Transnational Meeting in Dracula’s Land

What could be scarier than joining together Dracula’s myth and public procurement?

Technology finds its way in the membership cards of urban vegetable gardens in Rome

From April 23rd, 2020, the members of the Vivere in ... Onlus Association of the Parco Ort9 urban garden in Rome have access to their new membership cards. Why these new cards? The old ones, in A4 paper format, were not practical and complex to manage both for the members and for the Association. The management decided, therefore, to issue a much smaller format that will include the member’s name and surname and, above all, a QR code that will allow, in the very near future, the display of member’s information vis-à-vis the Association.

The Albergaria-a-Velha teachers learn modulation and 3D printing techniques