Networks and cities' news

Discussion and Meeting with Jean-François Serres for the Urbact Program 

On June 25, the Urbact Local Group of the city of Agen gathered at the Montesquieu House in the presence of Jean-François Serres. 

Agen, Ideation Phase Continues to Go Further 

Agen, leader of the Urbact program “Breaking Isolation,” is currently in the phase of identifying and selecting pilot projects to implement in the fight against social isolation. 

How to involve your ULG members using a card game?

Boulogne-sur-Mer, a historic coastal city in northern France, is blending community engagement with urban revitalization through a unique card game designed for collaborative planning. Facing challenges like economic shifts, population decline, and coastal erosion, the city is rallying local stakeholders to reimagine and activate underutilized spaces. This approach has inspired new ideas for future projects, fostering deeper community involvement and turning citizen input into actionable plans for a thriving local future.

Turning the Tide: How Small Cities are Competing for Talent

C4TALENT’s Lead Expert, Béla Kézy, takes you to ten small- and medium-sized cities as they fight to reverse the 'brain drain' and retain talent.

Adressing Heathcare Migration in Lampedusa, Italy

Lampedusa, a small Italian island situated between Tunisia and Sicily, has become a focal point for migration to the European Union. Despite its modest population of 6,000, the island saw over 100,000 migrants arrive by boat from Tunisia and Libya in 2023. Lampedusa’s identity has been significantly shaped by EU migration policies, which often make these journeys perilous, leading to tragic losses at sea. This situation is largely due to the fact that people arrive in rather dire conditions. Consequently, as part of the WELDI project, the city organized the 6th transnational meeting focused on health-related issues to enhance community well-being.

WELDI workshop on Setting Up One-Stop Shops for Migrant Support