European Urban Initiative

European Urban Initiative The European Urban Initiative (EUI) is an instrument of the urban dimension of Cohesion policy.

EUI supports European cities of all sizes in developing transferable and scalable innovative solutions to urban challenges of European Union relevance.

🌍 Are you interested in innovative ways to blend urban heritage with sustainability and address modern urban challenges?...
16/01/2026

🌍 Are you interested in innovative ways to blend urban heritage with sustainability and address modern urban challenges?

🇳🇱 Amsterdam is leading the way with the Ground for Wellbeing (GfW) project, reimagining the Tuindorp Oostzaan district as a resilient, eco-friendly community. This initiative integrates nature-based solutions, such as soil and groundwater management, with public space redesign and community-driven engagement to tackle issues like soil subsidence, flooding, and gentrification.

🤔 From revitalizing historic neighborhoods to improving water management and empowering local residents, the GfW project aims to restore the original garden city ideals while ensuring long-term sustainability.

💡 Discover how Amsterdam is transforming Tuindorp Oostzaan into a model of climate-resilient urban living in this article: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/n73b7fq1l5

📩Stay updated and join the Portico community to learn more about urban innovation! 🤭https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/km1xz2nxoy

🌍 Looking for innovative ways to make tourism more sustainable while enhancing community well-being?🇩🇰 Copenhagen is lea...
15/01/2026

🌍 Looking for innovative ways to make tourism more sustainable while enhancing community well-being?

🇩🇰 Copenhagen is leading the way with the CULTIGEN project, redefining urban tourism by promoting balanced growth, local identity, and cultural engagement. CULTIGEN blends data-driven solutions, participatory governance, and local business development to create a more equitable tourism experience across the city.

🤔 From neighborhood-level initiatives in Nordhavn, Sydhavn, and Carlsberg Byen to empowering residents in shaping tourism policies, the project is helping create a tourism model that benefits both visitors and locals.

💡 Discover how Copenhagen is shaping the future of sustainable tourism with CULTIGEN in this article: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/zxjp8lhtrh

📩 Stay updated and join the Portico community to learn more about urban innovation! 🤭 https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/gkowqoi3jy

EUI will be present at the URBACT City Festival 2026Are you coming as well?📍Nicosia, Cyprus📅 31 March – 1 April 2026Seat...
14/01/2026

EUI will be present at the URBACT City Festival 2026
Are you coming as well?

📍Nicosia, Cyprus
📅 31 March – 1 April 2026

Seats are filling up fast! don't miss the opportunity to:
🔺discover 273 local actions implemented through 30 URBACT Action Planning Networks, spanning key topics like mobility, social inclusion, climate action, urban planning and more;
🔻participate in thematic discussions, workshops and networking sessions tailored to your urban expertise;
🔺get first-hand insights into the next URBACT call for networks and connect with potential partners;
🔻explore Nicosia’s urban development through guided visits and social activities.

Find out more and register here: https://urbact.pulse.ly/zbo9tsnuf8
See you there!

🏙️ 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.The 4𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗨𝗜 - 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 202...
13/01/2026

🏙️ 𝗕𝗶𝗴 𝘂𝗿𝗯𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀. 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀.

The 4𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗨𝗜 - 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 2026, with 𝗮𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗨𝗥 60 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗥𝗗𝗙 to support cities in driving innovation at the local level.

Innovative projects can address key urban priorities, aligned with the EU Agenda for Cities:
💡 Competitiveness, digitalisation & innovation
🤝 Social inclusion & equality
🛡️ Security, safety & preparedness
🏠 Affordable, sustainable housing & buildings
🌱 Climate action & clean energy
🚲 Mobility

Find out more: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/p0lu6hw11z

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12/01/2026

🏙️ ** Who is going to host the next in 2027 ?? **🏙️
It's official: the preparation of the 7th edition of the Cities Forum begins. The Cities Forum is the European Commission flagship event focusing on the urban dimension of the EU Cohesion Policy, organised by the European Urban Initiative.

Is your city ready to welcome a major EU event?
We are reaching out to EU cities that exemplify dynamic, sustainable urban development. We're looking for cities with:
- large venues in the heart of the city,
- excellent accessibility for all participants.
- a commitment to showcasing sustainable urban solutions.

Is your city ready to be on the spotlight ?
This is more than an opportunity to host; it's your chance to spotlight your city's achievements on a European stage, sharing your journey towards sustainability with peers, policymakers, and urban development enthusiasts from across Europe.

📅 The application window is now OPEN, with a closing date of 17 February.

📝 Don't miss out on this opportunity📝

Check the call documents today and start preparing your application.
https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/dv4xfp38ki

📩 Need help?
The EUI Permanent Secretariat supports applicants through an application pack (Background document and courtesy application form). And if you have questions, you can still contact us by email.

🤔Looking for a simple and flexible way to learn from other cities?City-to-City Exchange offer a hands-on format designed...
09/01/2026

🤔Looking for a simple and flexible way to learn from other cities?

City-to-City Exchange offer a hands-on format designed for busy urban teams:

🔹 Up to 3 visits over 5 months
🔹 2–5 days per visit
🔹 Host a peer city — or travel to them
🔹 Work on exactly one challenge your city wants to solve

No lengthy process. No complex framework. Just direct collaboration between cities facing similar realities.

The City-to-City Exchange call is open at all times — you can apply whenever it suits your planning.

Learn more and apply here ➡️https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/duhtrvfpog

08/01/2026

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🌍Are you looking for new ways to promote innovation, sustainability and community spirit in your city?🇸🇮 Celje is leadin...
07/01/2026

🌍Are you looking for new ways to promote innovation, sustainability and community spirit in your city?

🇸🇮 Celje is leading the way with the MAG-NET project, which is transforming the city into a vibrant hub for collaboration, sustainability, and innovation. Through a bold participatory approach, the project is addressing urban challenges such as affordable housing, sustainable mobility and community energy.

🤔From creating the MAG-NET Hub to engaging local residents and businesses in co-creating solutions, the project is empowering young people, driving economic growth, and enhancing the urban atmosphere.

💡Discover how Celje is reimagining its future and becoming a model for other cities with the MAG-NET initiative in this article: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/arace6cy5j

📩Stay updated and join the Portico community to learn more about urban innovation! 🤭https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/swznehlhdd

✨Discover Portico!✨Portico is the European platform for urban knowledge. It connects urban stakeholders with the resourc...
06/01/2026

✨Discover Portico!✨

Portico is the European platform for urban knowledge. It connects urban stakeholders with the resources, experts and initiatives they need to support sustainable urban development.

It provides access to materials from EU Cohesion Policy partners and other organisations, offering structured knowledge and practical insights.

If you're looking to exchange ideas, gather information or collaborate, Portico can help you connect with the European urban community.🚪✨
➡️https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/ca5d5wpghm

05/01/2026

🎊 𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓 2026! 🎊

We asked our colleagues: “𝑊ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑦𝑜𝑢 𝑚𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑙𝑜𝑜𝑘𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑖𝑛 2026?”
Here’s what they had to say, with a few extra GIF reactions 😉
🌍 A new year full of ideas, connections and opportunities is ahead.
💡 Fresh calls, and inspiring events are coming your way.
👉 And you? What are you most looking forward to this year?

GIFs via GIPHY

✨ The European Urban Initiative Permanent Secretariat wishes you Happy Holidays and a bright start to 2026! 🎊📌 Please no...
24/12/2025

✨ The European Urban Initiative Permanent Secretariat wishes you Happy Holidays and a bright start to 2026! 🎊

📌 Please note that our offices will be closed from 25 December 2025 to 2 January 2026 included.

In the meantime, continue to innovate, share, and inspire! ✨

🎄✨ Christmas came early for the EUI Peer Review community! ✨🎄We’re excited to share the results of our Autumn 2025 Peer ...
23/12/2025

🎄✨ Christmas came early for the EUI Peer Review community! ✨🎄
We’re excited to share the results of our Autumn 2025 Peer Review Call—and the gifts under the tree are plenty!

🎁 11 city applications from across Europe, with strong engagement from small and medium-sized cities
🎁 36 peer reviewer applications from 12 Member States
🎁 A fantastic mix of cities from less developed and transition regions, showing growing enthusiasm for mutual learning and urban innovation
And the biggest surprise?
🎅 7 cities under review have been selected and will join our Peer Review events in Spring 2026!

Say hello to:
🇫🇮 Joensuu & Helsinki (FUA)
🇬🇷 Kavala
🇪🇪 Pärnu & Saue
🇨🇿 Prague (FUA)
🇮🇹 Brindisi

Plus, 2️⃣9️⃣ new peer reviewers have joined the pool—strengthening our community of experts ready to support cities on their SUD journeys.

What’s next?
🔜 Matching, grouping, and preparing for two exciting Peer Review events in March and May/June 2026.

🔍 Themes will revolve around urban governance, a shared challenge across many applications.
If you missed this call, don’t worry—our peer reviewer call is now continuously open, and our City-to-City Exchanges are always available!
Looks like 2025 is wrapping up with great news… and we can’t wait to unwrap what 2026 will bring! 🎁✨

See more on our website: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/sqcr3mlzgv

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