This paper explores the synergy between European urban development programmes, specifically focusing on Portugal's PEDU (Urban Development Strategic Plan) within the context of the city of Vila Real, with a spotlight on the Avenida Carvalho Araújo (ACA) Project. European policies, exemplified by initiatives like Europe 2020 and the European Structural and Investment Funds, underscore a commitment to sustainable, inclusive urban growth. PEDU, a key player in Portugal's urban landscape, facilitates collaboration between local economies and government levels, emphasizing sustainable development, economic vitality, and environmental sustainability. The study narrows its focus to PEDU's impact in Vila Real, with a particular emphasis on the ACA Project, positioned within the PEDU framework. The ACA Project, as a case study for urban regeneration, undergoes an ex-post evaluation, considering aesthetic, social, and ecological values through a trivalent approach. Methodologically, the research incorporates document reviews, case study analysis, interviews with stakeholders, and overall programme evaluation. Results showcase the alignment of PEDU objectives across various levels, demonstrating the project's level of implementation. In summary, this paper contributes to understanding the efficacy of urban development programmes, emphasizing the need for coherence between overarching policies and local needs. The ACA Project serves as a compelling example, illustrating the potential of strategic urban interventions to elevate the quality of urban spaces and contribute to broader sustainability goals.This paper explores the synergy between European urban development programmes, specifically focusing on the Urban Development Strategic Plan (PEDU) within the context of the city of Vila Real, Portugal, with a spotlight on the Avenida Carvalho Araújo (ACA) Project. European policies, exemplified by initiatives like Europe 2020 and the European Structural and Investment Funds, underscore a commitment to sustainable, inclusive urban growth. The ACA Project, as a case study for urban regeneration, underwent an ex-post evaluation, considering aesthetic, social, and ecological values through a trivalent approach. Methodologically, the research incorporates case study analysis, interviews with stakeholders, and overall programme evaluation. Results showcase the alignment of PEDU objectives across various levels demonstrating the project's level of implementation. This paper contributes to understanding the efficacy of urban development programmes emphasizing the need for coherence between overarching policies and local needs. The ACA Project illustrates the potential of strategic urban interventions to elevate the quality of urban spaces and contribute to broader sustainability goals.Este artigo explora a sinergia entre as políticas de desenvolvimento urbano, com foco específico no programa governamental Plano Estratégico de Desenvolvimento Urbano (PEDU) de Portugal, no contexto da cidade de Vila Real, destacando o projeto da Avenida Carvalho Araújo (ACA). As políticas europeias, tais como a iniciativa Europa 2020 e o Fundo Estrutural e de Desenvolvimento Europeu, refletem o compromisso com o crescimento urbano sustentável e inclusivo. O projeto ACA, analisado como um caso de regeneração urbana, passa por uma avaliação ex-post, considerando valores estéticos, sociais e ecológicos, através da Abordagem Trivalente. Metodologicamente, este artigo une análises de caso de estudo, entrevistas com partes interessadas e avaliação geral do programa. Os resultados evidenciam a coerência dos objetivos do PEDU em diversos níveis, demonstrando o grau de implementação do projeto ACA. Este trabalho contribui para o entendimento da eficácia dos programas de desenvolvimento urbano, destacando a necessidade de coerência entre políticas abrangentes e necessidades locais. O projeto ACA ilustra o potencial de intervenções urbanas estratégicas para elevar a qualidade dos espaços urbanos e contribuir para objetivos mais amplos de sustentabilidade.