
URBACT - UK
The UK is a densely populated and relatively heavily urbanised country. Over four-fifths (81.5 per cent or 45.7 million people) of the population of England and Wales live in urban areas. Urban areas cover 8.9 per cent of the UK’s land mass.
If you want to know more about UK cities' involvement in the URBACT programme please contact communication@urbact.eu
The Ministry in charge of URBACT
Directorate for Economic Development | Scottish Government
Andrew
Lightfoot
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