Pilot Cities

HUB-IN pilot cities are very different but share the same values and vision: to promote and realise urban transformation and regeneration of historic urban areas with innovation and entrepreneurship as the main catalysts, while preserving the unique identity of the historic areas regarding their cultural and social values.

Lisbon

Lisbon

The local HUB in Lisbon is located in Colina do Castelo (Castle Hill), an area that covers six very distinct neighbourhoods of the historical and cultural heart of the city including Alfama and Mouraria.

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Utrecht

Utrecht

The HUB-IN area in Utrecht is located in the old industrial part of the city: the “Werkspoorkwartier”, a business area in transformation towards a creative and circular making industry hub.

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Angoulême

Angoulême

In the framework of HUB-IN, Grand Angoulême wants to regenerate the area of the Charente, a river that crosses urban and rural areas of territory and is highly valued by the inhabitants as part of their cultural and natural heritage.

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Genova

Genova

Genova’s focus area strives to regenerate the main cultural and commercial streets of the western part of the Old Town, close to the port.

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Belfast

Belfast

As part of the HUB-IN project, Belfast aims to transform the Maritime Mile, using innovation and entrepreneurship to encourage people to dive into Belfast’s fascinating seafaring and industrial history and enjoy the sights, sounds and smells of the stunning waterfront.

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Brașov

Brașov

Within the HUB-IN project, the Municipality of Brașov aims to regenerate its historic city centre, the area surrounded by the Old Fortress Wall.

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Slovenska Bistrica

Slovenska Bistrica

In the framework of HUB-IN, Slovenska Bistrica City Council strives to make its historic city centre a vibrant and inclusive place.

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Nicosia

Nicosia

The key priority in the historic urban area of Nicosia is the regeneration of the area in the centre of the walled city, adjacent to the new municipality building and the Green Line (United Nations Buffer Zone).

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