Community Update

The Support Service for Citizen-led Renovation is an EU initiative which places citizens at the forefront of the energy transition, incorporating building renovations and renewable energy solutions into a holistic programme that is centred around community involvement.

The project is now starting its second phase and a call to select Pilots, Learners, and Followers to receive tailored capacity building and technical assistance, together with several other benefits. Deadline for application is 31 May 2024. 

Informative webinar about the call will be organised on 14 May 2024 from 16:00 to 17:00 (CET). The call organisers will provide details and guidance on the application process. For registration details, please click here. 

For more details on the technical assistance on offer, application process and to submit an application, please refer to the open call section on the this website.

The third European Urban Initiative-Innovative Actions (EUI-IA) call for proposals has just opened and will close on 14 October 2024 at 14.00 CET. It has an allocated indicative budget of EUR 90 million contributed by the European Regional Development Fund. The Call will fund projects to deliver tangible, real-life examples under the topics ‘energy transition’ and ‘technology in cities’. For more information about the call, visit this website.

The call organiser offers various tools to deliver guidance and support to applicants. A comprehensive guide to the various support mechanisms is published here. 

The European platform LINA is a network connecting relevant institutions with emerging practitioners and thinkers who work at the intersection of architecture and other fields related to spatial culture: it aims to promote up-and-coming talent. LINA’s goal is to steer design and building processes towards regenerative practices and principles of de-growth in line with the values of the European Green Deal.

Each year, the LINA platform, supported under Creative Europe, holds an Open Call to find up-and-coming talent. The call seeks emerging spatial practitioners, thinkers, and creatives to become LINA fellows. Individuals and teams are invited to apply with radical ideas, practical solutions, theoretical insights or thought-provoking practices addressing the environmental crisis. 

Deadline for submitting applications is on 13 May 2024 at 11.59 PM CET. Find more information about the call on LINA's website. 

Wildemanbuurt in Amsterdam is a neighbourhood often depicted negatively. However, inhabitants are determined to change this narrative and Desire project supports them in their endavours. The work Wildemanbuurt started with a workshop where everyone was invited to share their dreams, and after that meeting, four citizen Design and Do groups were formed. For example, a neighbourhood economy group is trying to establish a local coffee roaster as a social enterprise. 

Watch the latest short film by Desire project to find out what issues or interests other groups pursue and what they hope to achieve.

CrAFt Stories is a new feature brought to you by the Creating Actionable Futures project highlighting the vibrant projects and people within the project's community to inspire you and, hopefully, help forge unexpected connections.

Dive into one of the following captivating real-life stories:

➡️ How does Umeå municipality integrate citizen dialogue, culture, and innovative projects for a thriving future? >>> Read Anna's story
➡️ Noemi writes about her role as a manager in Bologna's Climate Citizen's Assembly. >>> Read her story 
➡️ In the heart of Sluisbuurt, Amsterdam, a journey unfolds, bridging disciplines from mathematics to the arts. >>> Read Marijn's story

Share your challenge with the European Citizens Hackathon for Climate and team up with researchers to explore new solutions. Throughout the competition, you'll engage in collaborative efforts to develop technological or social innovations aimed at enhancing your community's well-being. Training modules and coaching activities will follow for the winning teams of these local hackathons.

Find more information on this website.