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Urban planning is no longer just a local concern; it has become a shared responsibility among local, regional, and national authorities. These actors are instrumental in implementing EU policies that shape how urban spaces develop. The new Thematic Partnership on "Compact Cities – Sustainable Urban Planning and Sprawl Mitigation" aims to promote dense, efficient, and sustainable urban development as a strategic response to the widespread challenge of urban sprawl across Europe.

But what exactly does this new Partnership focus on? What are the benefits of joining? If you're still uncertain, read on. This article explores the objectives, practical examples, and key advantages of participating in this important initiative.

In the warm, late-summer light of Crete, the City of Heraklion welcomed representatives from across Europe for the 23rd meeting of the Sustainable Tourism Partnership. Overlooking the sea and surrounded by a land that has shaped history for millennia, the city offered more than a venue, it offered a mindset: that tourism is not a product, but a living process, shaped by the people and places at its core.

The Urban Agenda Partnership on Innovative and Responsible Public Procurement has released two key outputs as part of the new Action Plan 2025–2028:
1) A position paper aimed at strengthening sustainability and innovation in EU procurement rules
2) A survey designed to identify funding gaps that hinder strategic public procurement

Dive into the article to learn more and share your input through the survey.