REGENERA
The REGENERA thematic network has a main theme of
integrated development in disadvantaged neighbourhoods
with a particular focus on integration of ethnic minorities.
The network, which started in January 2004 with 4 main
sub themes: physical urban renewal, integration of ethnic
minorities, accessibility and transport, organisation of local
communities.
The four themes were split into seminar topics in order
to be able to make meaningful exchanges. The seminar
themes are outlined below:
> Exchange methodology - Milan
> Housing - Glasgow
> Citizen participation - Berlin
> Security - Turin
> Economic development and employment - Sant Adrià
de Besòs
> Changing image - Saint-Étienne
> Multiculturalism - Birmingham
> Health - The Hague
> Rundown condominiums - Budapest
> Education - Pescara
> Governance - Belfast
One of the most innovative elements of the REGENERA
network was the Officer Exchange. Three individuals per city
had the opportunity to spend five days in one of the
REGENERA partner cities in order to deepen their knowledge
of how that city implements the integrated approach to urban
regeneration. This intense method of exchange proved to be
very successful.