Active Citizen Academy in Kraków empowers residents with skills and tools to shape their local communities.
IPA25 Category: Local Development
Strengthen local communities.
Campus Rural: Revitalizing Rural Spain Through Student Internships
Campus Rural connects university students with rural communities to boost local development and counter demographic decline.
The Municipality of Lokron Goes Digital: Water & Power Infrastructure Update
Lokron leads the way in smart water management with a telemetry system that detects leaks, ensures water quality, and empowers residents through real-time consumption tracking and digital tools.
First Home for Graduates – Building Futures in Białystok
The Apartment for a Graduate programme offers affordable housing to top graduates, helping them settle and work in Białystok.
Schlaraffenband – The Edible City Trail Project
The Schlaraffenband Ruhr is transforming the Ruhr’s cycle paths into vibrant edible landscapes that nourish both body and community.
Your Ideas, Our Actions: A Participatory Budget for Laeken
In Laeken, residents are taking the lead in deciding how public funds are spent to shape their own neighborhood.
Economies for Healthier Lives
Salford bridges health and economy to empower communities and tackle inequality through innovative social enterprise.
Rock the Block: Integrated Participatory Roadmaps for Affordable Co-Living
Rock the Block redefines affordable housing by transforming Athens’ iconic ‘Polykatoikia’ buildings into sustainable, community-driven living spaces.
Rural ATMs: Financial Inclusion in Rural Guadalajara
Bringing banking where it’s needed most, this project empowers remote communities with smart ATMs that restore access, dignity, and opportunity.
Water Over Gold – Environmental Screening of Underground Waters in Rovinka Municipality
Slovakia’s citizen-driven initiative sets a new standard for groundwater protection through transparent monitoring, public engagement, and long-term state collaboration.
