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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    Opening minds to fight prejudice

    Schools can act as city hubs to combat rumours and intolerance.

    Ruth Essex

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  • Gothenburg’s new app for education

    Could a digital tool change the school system and prevent drop out by educating students and teachers?

    Amy Labarrière

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  • The do’s and don’ts of urban journalism. Tips from the editor of Guardian Cities

    Chris Michael shares his advice on how to write compelling city stories.

    Jamie Mackay

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  • Cascais’ Participatory Budget: an inspiring example

    How one medium Portuguese city's participatory budget acts as a platform for democratic change by shifting attitudes.

    Eddy Adams

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  • Bringing (more) sustainability to cities: 5 golden rules

    How are cities putting sustainable urban development into practice?


    Here are 5 golden rules from URBACT's City Lab.

    Marcelline Bonneau

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  • URBACT’s City Labs: Refreshing Europe’s urban policy principles

    The 2007 Leipzig Charter established the EU’s urban policy principles. Ahead of its 2020 EU Presidency, Germany is refreshing this key document. URBACT’s City Labs, linked to the Charter’s principles, are supporting this process. The Labs will identify what works, where cities are struggling, and how we can build their capacity to build a bright sustainable future.

    The Leipzig Charter

    Eddy Adams

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