URBACT

📊 Can social data make better cities?

In our latest article, we explore how cities can move from collecting data to actually using it to understand local challenges, reach the right people and improve public policies.

From diagnosis and analysis to decision-making and evaluation, we look at the full Social Data Policy Cycle, as well as the questions cities need to address around governance, data quality, trust and participation.

Because having more data does not automatically lead to better decisions. What matters is how cities use it.

🔗 Read the article: https://urbact.eu/articles/love-data-can-social-data-make-better-cities

How can cities take practical steps towards greener, fairer and more resilient urban economies? There is no one-size-fits-all answer.

Across Europe, cities are finding different ways to make their own green transition, and the URBACT brings these experiences together:

♻️ Innovative approaches to the circular economy.
🏭 Ideas for regenerating post-industrial areas.
🤝 Ways to engage businesses and local communities.
🌳 Inspiration for greener, more resilient cities.

Explore the Greening urban economies Knowledge Hub: https://urbact.eu/knowledge-hub/greening-urban-economies

🌱 What does a greener urban economy look like in practice?

Across 47 cities, the green transition is taking shape in very concrete ways: forgotten spaces turned into green public places, industrial areas reimagined as green employment hubs, circular economy tested in schools and neighbourhoods, and climate action built with residents.

The latest article looks at five URBACT Action Planning Networks: GreenPlace, In4Green, COPE, LET’S GO CIRCULAR! and EcoCore, and how they are helping cities connect climate action with wellbeing, local jobs, participation and better governance.

🔗 Read the article: https://urbact.eu/articles/47-urbact-cities-green-transition-practice