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“Community participation can be part of the construction of a more cared, supportive and close parish”

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Briefings

The Junta de Freguesia de São Sebastião won the 2026 Prémio Autarquia do Ano award for its Task Force Bairro a Bairro initiative, which mobilizes workers, volunteers, and associations to improve public spaces and foster community participation. The project focuses on cleaning, maintenance, and listening to local needs in neighborhoods like Vale do Cobro and Pinheirinhos, aiming to build a more caring and close freguesia. The initiative combines physical improvements with direct community engagement, with plans to continue expanding across the district.

Key points

• The Junta de Freguesia de São Sebastião won the 2026 Prémio Autarquia do Ano award for its Task Force Bairro a Bairro initiative.
• The project mobilizes workers, volunteers, and associations to improve public spaces and foster community participation in neighborhoods like Vale do Cobro and Pinheirinhos.

Context

The award-winning initiative in São Sebastião combines physical improvements with direct community engagement to build a more caring and close freguesia, with plans to continue expanding across the district.

Limitations

Evidence covers only the 2026 award-winning project and its initial impact in four neighborhoods; future expansion details are not provided.

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