26/08/2010 (Agence Europe) - Over 70% of European citizens live in cities, making sustainable urban development a key priority for European regional policy. The European Union's URBACT programme has now published the results of six projects aimed specifically at providing solutions to major urban challenges, including cross-border cooperation between cities, land use management and housing development. URBACT is a European Union programme targeted at urban and metropolitan regions. It aims to foster sustainable urban development by offering opportunities for increased cooperation and the exchange of good practice. The programme reaches 255 cities in 29 countries and consists of about 5,000 active participants. (L.C./transl.fl)