Urban-rural linkages

Urban and rural areas, though often seen as distinct entities, are deeply interconnected through flows of people, goods, services, capital, and knowledge.

These interactions, known as urban-rural linkages, play a pivotal role in advancing EU cohesion priorities such as:

• Driving sustainable regional development
• Fostering economic growth
• Promoting social equity
• Ensuring environmental sustainability

Regional policies play a crucial role in strengthening these linkages to enhance territorial cohesion, improve governance, and foster collaborative initiatives that maximize benefits for both urban and rural areas.

In this policy brief you'll find five key recommendations, based on good practices from Interreg Europe projects, fully leveraging the potential and impact of urban-rural linkages.

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Download the policy brief and explore how you can support the urban-rural linkages in your region to enhance regional development.