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Past
- Conference
November, 3rd - 6th
The 1st IURC Global Thematic Networking workshop will take place in Barcelona on the occasion of the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025 as this is the world’s biggest and most influential event on urban innovation. The IURC conference will convene about 250 participating cities and regions from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia and Australasia. The event will consolidate the IURC Communities of Practice implemented since September 2025 and will support cities and regions to initiating their pilot project...
The 1st IURC Global Thematic Networking workshop will take place in Barcelona on the occasion of the Smart City Expo...
- Webinar
September, 10th
Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain gardens, green roofs, bio-retention swales, and blue-green infrastructure are proving to be low-energy, climate-resilient approaches that not only reduce flood risks but also deliver multiple social, environmental, and community benefits. In this IURC NA webinar on NbS, we will explore how leading cities are putting innovation into practice: How mandated requirements are being implemented at scale in large cities. How...
Around the world, cities are increasingly challenged by extreme weather and urban flooding. Innovative Nature-Based Solutions (NbS) such as rain...
- Webinar
September, 10th
The Future of the Curb is Digital – Join Our IURC NA Webinar The curbside may seem like just the edge of the sidewalk, but it has become one of the most contested and opportunity rich spaces in our cities. Once mainly for parking, today it is the frontline for: · E-commerce deliveries · Public transport and cycling infrastructure · Outdoor dining and social life · Climate resilience through green infrastructure With demand growing and traditional static management no longer enough,...
The Future of the Curb is Digital – Join Our IURC NA Webinar The curbside may seem like just...
- Webinar
September, 3rd
The IURC Asia & Australasia (AA) is hosting an online kick-off event to introduce the region and its thematic cluster network to participating cities and regions. This event marks the beginning of the thematic clusters learning phase (matchmaking), which the IURC AA project will host through a series of online webinars connecting EU and non-EU cities and regions to collaborate on shared urban and regional challenges. This event will help participants gain a better understanding of the programme’s new approach,...
The IURC Asia & Australasia (AA) is hosting an online kick-off event to introduce the region and its thematic cluster...
- Webinar
May, 7th
Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in the built environment but a long-way to go for the widespread adoption of construction and renovation practices that conserve resources, minimize waste, achieve carbon-emissions reduction and, increase durability and longevity of buildings while being cost effective. Cities have a critical role to play in this transformation as they try to address affordable housing challenges, an aging building stock and pursue...
Exploring circular solutions for modernizing the building stock and creating affordable housing There are some exciting advancements in circularity in...
- Webinar
March, 19th
The future of urban transportation is evolving rapidly, and shared mobility is at the forefront of this transformation. Experts from the Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport (SUMT) IURC-NA network gathered for an insightful webinar to explore the latest strategies for integrating shared mobility into urban policies. With cities embracing electric micromobility and shared transportation, the discussion highlighted both the opportunities and challenges of this shift. Key takeaways from the event include: ✅ Lessons from Munich – How the city successfully implemented shared mobility solutions....
The future of urban transportation is evolving rapidly, and shared mobility is at the forefront of this transformation. Experts from...
- Webinar
February, 19th
Transforming underused or abandoned urban spaces is a universal challenge, regardless of a city’s size or scale. These areas often signify untapped opportunities for socio-economic growth, environmental sustainability, and social integration. Left unaddressed, they can become stark symbols of inequity and fragmentation within communities. Join us for our second webinar from the IURC NA Urban Planning network, where we will review successful examples of revitalized decommissioned industrial sites, abandoned military facilities, and vacant public buildings in Madrid, Dublin, Toronto, Rome, and...
Transforming underused or abandoned urban spaces is a universal challenge, regardless of a city’s size or scale. These areas often...
- Webinar
September, 25th
The circular economy has gained in popularity because its basic principles, such as designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials in use, and regenerating natural systems, can be applied at various scales, and the potential benefits are broad. Considering the core competencies of municipal governments, cities can play a well-rounded role in the circular economy by promoting the circular economy and acting as a role model, facilitating connections and establishing multi-level governance to align priorities and policy coherence, enabling appropriate governance conditions by mobilizing resources, adapting regulatory frameworks,...
The circular economy has gained in popularity because its basic principles, such as designing out waste and pollution, keeping products and materials...
- Webinar
June, 20th
Join us on the 20th of June for an engaging webinar on affordable housing, a key element in urban planning with profound impacts on social equity, economic stability, and community well-being. Discover how a paradigm shift in affordable housing is necessary and achievable. Learn how high-quality, affordable housing can promote positive behavioral changes among residents, benefiting entire neighborhoods and communities. We'll also discuss how population growth and the increase in homelessness in certain cities demand faster affordable housing development through non-traditional...
Join us on the 20th of June for an engaging webinar on affordable housing, a key element in urban planning with...
- Webinar
January, 24th
In the past three years, collaborations, investments, and knowledge sharing has multiplied on themes related to the circular economy (CE). Networks, knowledge-sharing hubs, and training tools are bringing to light the CE innovations and best practices in fields such as waste and water management, land-use planning, transportation, infrastructure and buildings, agriculture, and food systems. The cities and regions that are part of the IURC NA network are well-placed to contribute to this global transformation to improve circularity by promoting and...
In the past three years, collaborations, investments, and knowledge sharing has multiplied on themes related to the circular economy (CE)....