Water City International main objective was to upgrade the various functions of water within urban areas. Achievements: The main aim of Water City International II was the improvement of the Urban Water Systems in partner cities and their direct surroundings, using the values of water in urban spatial planning as a tool to stimulate social and economical development. In Norway the project has gained support from politicians in the region. The pilot project activities have received national attention which may influence regional and national policy.In the city of Leeuwarden measures were planned for a total amount of 2.2 Mio €. The execution of these measures had led to other autonomous investments for an amount of around €19 million. This concerned landing stalls for small boats in canals, restoration activities in the ageing walls of the city canals, the installation of a work of art illustrating changing water levels. In the city of Göteborg, the project had led to additional funding from the city council for an amount equivalent to €12 million. In the city of Norwich the project had led to additional funding from the city council for an amount equivalent to €9 million.In the city of Emden the project had led to additional funding from the city council for an amount of €10 million. In the city of Sneek two new pilots were developed for a total amount equivalent to €1 million. One was concerning cleaning waste water, financed by the provincial government while the other was about decentralised sanitation, which was financed by the Dutch Central Department of Economical Affairs. In the cities of Porsgrunn and Skien, politicians set aside each year a sum to build a river walk and meeting places along the river.