Comon receives the prestigious 'URBACT Good Practice' label
Fantastic news! Comon has received the prestigious 'URBACT Good Practice' label! Out of 249 submissions, only 116 have been recognized as inspiring examples of urban innovation and collaboration, and we are proud that Comon is among them. A URBACT Good Practice is an urban initiative that is:
- Impactful
- Participatory
- Integrated and relevant
- Easily transferable to other European cities
The URBACT Good Practices will be showcased at the URBACT City Festival in Poland in April 2025.
After winning the MediaWijs Award for Innovation last year, this international recognition is once again a wonderful acknowledgment of our work. Proud that the City of Ghent and Comon are recognized as examples for other European cities!
Jury’s Commendation
The jury commends Comon for its strong European relevance, local impact, and transferability.
- European relevance: "Comon is highly relevant at the European level and aligns with the objectives of the EU cohesion policy. It promotes public participation, fosters digital innovation, and focuses on social inclusion and health literacy. Additionally, it contributes to three Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and supports the Urban Agenda with an emphasis on sustainable urban development."
- Local impact: "Comon has achieved significant local impact, reaching over 4,000 individuals and engaging 180 students in co-creation workshops. It successfully empowers citizens and promotes social inclusion. There is potential to adapt the concept to other themes."
- Transferability: "Comon is highly transferable and offers a model for digital innovation through participatory co-creation projects. Its approach to public libraries as social infrastructure is innovative."
What is URBACT?
Since 2002, URBACT has been driving change all over Europe by enabling the cooperation and idea exchange amongst cities within thematic networks, by building the skills of local stakeholders in the design and implementation of integrated and participatory policies, and by sharing knowledge and good city practices.