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Creating temporary space for experimentation about future activities
Nantes has an extraordinary story of systematic urban development over three decates, explored within the REFILL Network . Here I give a short...
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Two indicators, three questions and one bus
What lies ahead for urban cooperation and URBACT in the next cohesion policy framework?
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Partner up for the 2018 European Week of Regions and Cities!
The call for applications to become a partner of the European Week of Regions and Cities is now open.
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URBACT City Festival 2018 - Save the date!
We are excited to announce that URBACT’s flagship event – the URBACT City Festival – is taking place in Lisbon, on 13-14 September 2018.
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Make your voice heard in shaping the next generation of Cohesion Policy!
Fill in the online public consultation on the future of Cohesion Policy by 8 March. This survey is an opportunity for cities to have a say on the...
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International Urban Cooperation programme invites European cities to join second round of pairings
The call for applications for the second round of the International Urban Cooperation (IUC) programme’s city-to-city pairing initiative was...
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URBACT: a valuable tool for cities to exchange, says EU Commissioner for Regional Policy
URBACT interviewed EU Commissioner for Regional Policy, Corina Cretu, at the Ninth Session of the World Urban Forum (WUF9) which is taking place in...
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Cluster development and smart specialisation at city level
The cluster approach is acknowledged as the most influential one in modern industrial policy worldwide, and the arrival of smart specialisation has...
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How to plan for healthy and active communities: learning through ’Deep Dive’
Healthy and active communities are integral parts of a smart city – and they must be planned for. Urban planning has a crucial role in facilitating...