URBACT stories

Hear from the URBACT community on today’s most pressing challenges and inspiring examples from all around Europe. Find the inspiration you have been looking for to put knowledge into action!

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  • Group picture at the third day of the URBACT City Festival 2017 in Tallinn, on 3-5 October.

    See and be seen: 3 reasons to apply for the URBACT Call for Good Practices

    Cities have until 30 June to send their good practice, but what are the benefits of applying? This article outlines three good reasons to get involved. 

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  • Involving the LGBTQI+ community in local night policy: the Parisian model

    Paris, partner in the Cities After Dark Network, is taking a lead in shaping inclusive night-time policies for all.

    Alexandra Singer

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    If these walls could talk: democratic values through dissonant heritage

    With the European elections in full swing, let’s look at how controversial heritage sites can foster democratic values in European cities.

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  • Cento (Italy): the Giants' Garden is ours – a participatory process embedded within a multi-social & cultural event.

    Building a better Europe: 6 ways European cities are reimagining participatory democracy

    This election season, discover six effective and inspiring ways cities are engaging citizens in the democratic process.

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  • A swarm of bees, some of them blurred. Source: Damien Tupinier.

    Generating a buzz for sustainable cities

    For World Bee Day on 20 May, find out how Ljubljana has conquered Europe with its good practice of urban beekeeping.

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  • Children playing in an activity of the Playful Paradigm initiative.

    An URBACT National Transfer Story: the impact of play in Ireland

    Let’s explore how one good practice can have a ripple effect across Europe and throughout one country.

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