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EU Cities Gateway Community
Stay connected with cities across Europe and North America!
Join the EU Cities Gateway Community to receive invitations to webinars, updates on cooperation initiatives, and opportunities to exchange and collaborate with peers working on shared urban challenges.
About the EU Cities Gateway Community
The EU Cities Gateway Community connects cities and urban partners across Europe, the United States and Canada who want to learn from each other and collaborate on shared urban challenges.
Why join the EU Cities Gateway Community
Members gain access to peer exchange with cities and partners gain access to practical knowledge, peer exchange and new opportunities to connect with European and North American counterparts working on similar urban priorities.
Open to both current EU Cities Gateway cities and a broader network of partners — including alumni of the International Urban and Regional Cooperation (IURC) North America and cities engaged through the Global Covenant of Mayors — the Community provides a flexible space to exchange ideas, access knowledge and explore new opportunities for transatlantic cooperation.
Whether you are looking for inspiration, partners, or practical examples from other cities, the Community offers an easy way to stay connected and explore collaboration opportunities.
A Shared Space for Transatlantic Urban and Regional Cooperation
The EU Cities Gateway Community extends the collaboration created through the EU Cities Gateway program by offering a simple and flexible way for cities and urban partners to stay connected beyond individual project cycles.
Rather than creating a new formal network, the Community provides an open space for exchange and cooperation among cities, regions, institutions and urban stakeholders in Europe, the United States and Canada. Participants can stay informed about EU – North America cooperation, discover practical solutions form other cities, and identify partners for future collaboration. The Community also connects current EU Cities Gateway cities with alumni of earlier EU initiatives and other partners interested in working with European cities on shared urban challenges.
Through this Community, participants can exchange practical experiences, discuss emerging urban issues, and explore opportunities for collaboration.
Participation is informal and flexible. Cities and partners can engage in activities that match their interests and availability – from joining webinars, masterclasses and discussions to contributing knowledge, sharing experiences or connecting with peers working on similar challenges. This flexible approach allows participants to engage when it is most relevant for them – whether to learn from others, showcase their own experience, or explore new cooperation opportunities.
Who is part of the EU Cities Gateway Community?
The EU Cities Gateway Community focuses particularly on cities and regions in the United States and Canada interested in cooperation with European partners. It brings together a diverse community of cities, institutions and urban actors who want to exchange experiences, learn from each other and develop new partnerships across the Atlantic., including:
EU Cities Gateway cities
The 32 cities and regions participating in the current EU Cities Gateway program.
Alumni cities
Cities involved in previous EU-funded initiatives in North America, including World Cities, IUC, IURC and ICP-AGIR.
North American cities engaged with the EU
Cities participating in EU cooperation frameworks such as the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy.
Partner initiatives and institutions
Cities, regions and organizations connected to EU initiatives such as TSTI, AURC and LCBA, as well as universities and city networks.
Cities exploring EU cooperation
Cities interested in working with European partners but not previously involved in EU cooperation programs.
Urban experts and stakeholders
Experts, civil society organizations and private sector actors contributing to EU–North America urban collaboration.
How the Community Works
Participation in the EU Cities Gateway Community is designed to be flexible, practical, and interest-driven. Members can take part in activities that provide practical value – learning from how other cities address similar challenges to identifying partners for future cooperation projects. Cities, institutions, and stakeholders can join selected activities, exchange experiences with peers, and stay connected to ongoing EU–North America urban cooperation.
Peer exchange and webinars
Online discussions and thematic exchanges on shared urban challenges.
Knowledge sharing
Access to selected insights, tools, and experiences emerging from EU Cities Gateway activities.
Networking opportunities
Connecting with cities, institutions, and experts working on similar topics.
Exploring cooperation opportunities
Participants may explore future collaboration or pilot activities linked to EU Cities Gateway priorities.
Get involved
Interested in joining the EU Cities Gateway Community?
Become a part of a growing network of cities and urban partners exchanging ideas, sharing experiences and exploring new cooperation opportunities across Europe, the United States and Canada by filling out the form below.
Community members receive updates on upcoming webinars, exchanges and cooperation opportunities, and will be invited to join the Community’s online collaboration space on Basecamp, where participants can stay in touch, share insights and follow discussions linked to the EU Cities Gateway thematic clusters.
Join the EU Cities Gateway Community to receive invitations to webinars, updates on cooperation initiatives, and opportunities to exchange and collaborate with peers working on shared urban challenges.