In the fourth episode of Urban Reverb “Taking the Initiative(s)” examines smart city related initiatives. Therefore, Noirin Ni Earcain, seconded national expert in technologies for smart communities, DG Connect, and Serge Novaretti, Policy and Programme Manager, DG Connect were invited to speak about LivingIn.eu. This episode covers three initiatives in total, one of which is the European Bauhaus. Francesca Bria, President of the Italian National Innovation Fund, and expert for the High-Level Roundtable on the New European Bauhaus speaks about this initiative and its implications for smart cities. The Covenant of Mayors is covered by María Cruz Ferreira-Costa: Managing Director at Murcia City Council dealing with energy, energy efficiency and climate change and the Covenant of Mayors to give a city perspective on the topic of smart city initiatives.