Networks and cities' news

From a housing agency to a living platform - the Torino transfer process

What do Chemnitz and Torino have in common? An easy answer could be that, in the last century, both had been known as “the city of…”.  The city of Karl Marx for the former Karl-Marx-Stadt in the eastern part of Germany, and the city of cars for Torino, the home to the FIAT factory.
Relax, this is not a quiz on cities!

Erica Albarello and Giulietta Fassino report on the transfer process in Torino and the important protagonists.

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.

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!

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!

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

Meet the partners: interview with Paulo Simoes

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