On 2 July 2025, the CommuniCity project marked a key milestone with its Final Event, held both in Porto and online, drawing together representatives, partners, and citizens from across 19 European cities. This event celebrated three years of collaborative, citizen-driven digital innovation aimed at addressing pressing urban and social challenges through co-creation and participatory approaches.
Over the course of the day, participants engaged in a rich programme that showcased the tangible outcomes of 101 pilot projects developed jointly by citizens, local authorities, and stakeholders. These pilots covered a wide range of topics—from sustainable mobility and digital inclusion to social cohesion and environmental monitoring—demonstrating how co-creation can generate practical and scalable urban solutions.
The event featured a variety of formats designed to promote learning, exchange, and reflection:
- Plenary sessions with in-depth case studies from pilot teams in Porto, Amsterdam, Prague, Helsinki, and other cities, highlighting successes, challenges, and lessons learned.
- Presentations from both lead cities and replicator cities, sharing key takeaways and strategies for replication and scaling up of successful initiatives.
- Insights from project researchers and partners, including future recommendations to support sustainable co-creation practices and digital innovation in urban settings.
- Demonstrations of innovative tools developed within the project, such as the CommuniLab platform for collaborative project management, AI-driven self-assessment tools for pilot evaluation, and comprehensive piloting manuals designed to support ongoing citizen engagement.
In the afternoon, on-site participants took part in interactive workshops focusing on co-creation processes with marginalized communities, emphasizing inclusivity and diversity in urban innovation. Additionally, technical sessions provided a deeper understanding of piloting methodologies and introduced practical assessment tools to enhance project impact and sustainability.
The CommuniCity Final Event served as a powerful reminder of the value of collaborative approaches to urban development and digital innovation. It also provided a platform to celebrate the creativity, commitment, and resilience of all those involved throughout the project’s lifespan.
If you participated in the event, we encourage you to share your experiences and reflections. Mention your project or team on social media and let us know what inspired you or what you found most valuable.
The day after the Final Event, on 3 July, CommuniCity consortium gathered at the premises of SPI – Sociedade Portuguesa de Inovação in Porto for a dedicated project meeting. This internal session provided an opportunity for partners to reflect on the outcomes of the Final Event, review the progress made throughout the project, and discuss final reporting, impact assessment, and future collaboration opportunities. It was also a valuable moment to exchange feedback, consolidate lessons learned, and reinforce the strong partnerships built over the past three years.











