How to measure the value and social impact of culture? A digest of inspiring examples and new approaches

In 2020, the Eurocities WG Cultural services and culture for inclusive cities focused on how to measure the cross-sectoral value and impact of culture, particularly the social impact, across a range of demographics. This would in turn help cities to advocate for greater investment in culture. As many cities admitted they lacked reliable or suitable data, knowledge or methodologies, there was a strong wish to gain more information and guidance on this topic.

Developing creative skills in education/curriculum: online working group ‘Skills, creativity and work’

EUROCITIES online culture forum: Future perspectives for culture in resilient cities

You are kindly invited to attend the EUROCITIES online culture forum next Thursday 8 October from 10.30 to 12.30 CET in the morning and 14.00 to 17.00 CET in the afternoon.

Healthy, thriving and inclusive cities workshops series

EUROCITIES Healthy, thriving and inclusive cities workshops series

Cross-Border Cooperation Congress Lublin 2020

The annual meeting place of professionals in cross-border cooperation from the EU and the Eastern Partnership countries – will host the Best Practice Competition.

Eurocities has moved

Eurocities has a new website.

EU urban partnership on culture and cultural heritage develops concrete actions – open public consultation

Culture and cultural heritage significantly contribute to the quality of life in the European cities. But how to protect heritage and develop it at the same time? And how to make the most of its social, economic and ecological value? The Partnership for Culture and Cultural Heritage of the Urban Agenda for the EU offers interested public a voice in the development of its future actions.

Highlights from our WG Children meeting online - cities united to mitigate COVID-19 impact on children

From the disruption of their schooling to their social skills and mental health and well-being, the pandemic has had a strong impact on children and young people. Home-schooling has deepened the inequalities in education and training. Child poverty is increasing in cities and the poorest are the hardest hit. These are some of the conclusions from the recent WG Children meeting held online on 10 July 2020.

Paving the way for sustainable cities - New EUROCITIES report on the implementation of SDGs at local level

UIA 5th Call for Proposals has ended with 11 new projects

The Urban Innovative Actions' (UIA) 5th Call for Proposals has ended with 11 new projects of which 4 are from EUROCITIES members.