Discover IURC North America

IURC North America matches European cities with Canadian and US cities as partners, tackling similar sustainable urban development and innovation challenges. The project facilitates knowledge-exchange through a combination of online tools and face-to-face support such as study visits, participation in thematic and networking events or capacity building. IURC cities enjoy a full range of benefits including:

“IURC will support city-to-city and networking activities of key sustainable development topics in line with the New Urban Agenda and the European Green Deal. Looking forward to continue our successful cooperation!”

– ANA GUALLARTE, FPI PROGRAMME MANAGER-EU DELEGATION CANADA

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IURC NA Recap 2021-2023


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Transforming Urban Public Space: Addressing Climate Change, Accessibility, and Social Inclusion

IURC North AmericaOct 23, 20234 min read

Among the more problematic effects climate change imposes on urban…

IURC NA- Mannheim Green Urban Transformation

IURC North AmericaSep 22, 20232 min read

18 – 20 September 2023 On the 18th-20th of September, a cohort…

Master Class Series Nature-Based Solutions

IURC North AmericaApr 12, 20237 min read

Our webinar series, Nature Based Solutions, brings together a cohort of…

Master Class Series Renovation Wave

IURC North AmericaMar 8, 20237 min read

Our webinar series, Renovation Wave, brings together a cohort of IURC…

Master Class Series Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport

IURC North AmericaFeb 10, 202310 min read

Our webinar series, Sustainable Urban Mobility and Transport, brings together a…

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Join the IURC NA Thematic Networks

The IURC NA Thematic Networks bring together small peer groups from cities facing similar sustainable urban development challenges in a collegial environment where they can share and learn great ideas, best practices, successful pilots, new policy frameworks, and innovative solutions from one another. If your city is interested in learning and transferring knowledge please register.

Sustainable Urban Mobility & Transport

Urban Planning

Circular Economy and Waste Management

Nature-Based Solutions