The URBAN SOUL policy briefings are the final output of the project's Virtual Policy Days. Building on the Green Wisdom Workshops, the policymaking training and the input gathered directly from senior citizens, the three partners developed one policy briefing per country, each addressing the redevelopment of neglected urban areas as a tool to combat loneliness and social isolation among older people. The briefings set out concrete recommendations for local and regional authorities on how to plan, design and maintain public spaces that are accessible, green and welcoming to all generations, in line with the principles of the New European Bauhaus. They were presented and discussed with local urbanism authorities at three policy roundtables, held online in Romania, Serbia and the Netherlands, with the aim of securing their support for the local NEB Labs and for greener, more inclusive cities. The policy briefings for each country are available for download below.

Policy briefing: Romania Policy briefing: Serbia Policy briefing: Netherlands

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