
It has indeed been a transformative year in terms of consolidation and the scale-up of our achievements in support of sustainable urban development for all sizes of cities in Europe. Through continued cooperation with URBACT IV and European partners, EUI has expanded its role in supporting cities to tackle urban challenges and implement effective sustainable urban practices with Cohesion policy funds. Over time, the EUI capacity-building offer has grown to provide more holistic and targeted solutions through City-to-City Exchanges, Peer Reviews, and initiatives such as the first EUI-focused Policy Lab in Chalandri, Greece, on the role of culture and cultural heritage in urban development.