Thessaloniki gets ready for its metro launch in November
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Finding the best possible setup for a smart grid in the urban area
The aim of the initiative was to develop an integrative project plan for implementing smart grids that combines novel storage concepts for housing zones at a demo site in Villach. Villach is a city on the Drava River in the Austrian province of Carinthia, near the Italian and Slovenian borders. The beneficiaries of the project were proactively integrated through the introduction of a Smart City Energy Club and Energy Practice Communities.
Villach’s “Smart City Vision” has been realised over several activities. During the first, the city of Villach wanted to build a smart grid - a major aim of the project was to analyse the existing electrical grid infrastructure to find the best possible setup for a smart grid in the urban zone. Central to the technological concept was a grid upgrade, including the rolling out of smart metering and smart transformer devices. This enabled load-flow analysis and grid modelling for designing the grid control system. A new research facility was set up, new business and financing concepts were developed, and an online platform was created.
To actively involve benefiters, a “living lab” approach was applied. Within the LIVING Lab Villach, 700 households took part in the observation project, and 184 interviews were carried out to engage end users and to achieve a better understanding of their energy consumption patterns and habits. Bringing together citizens and experts, LIVING Lab Villach provided an opportunity to exchange technological knowledge and user experiences, facilitating new insights on both sides.
Source: Villach Municipality
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
Now you can get your wine in Talence by paying directly in Bitcoin
That’s because the state has to spend money on updating the railway infrastructure rather than subsidizing the cost of the popular pass
Rethinking renewable energy sources for the urban landscape
The examples, compiled by Beyond Fossil Fuels, can inform and inspire communities and entrepreneurs that still feel trepidation at the prospect of energy transition
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The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT) sets the stage for stronger cooperation between the EU, national and local level to fast track Europe's transition to climate neutrality.
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
The underground rapid transit lines have been under construction for almost two decades due to various project delays
At least, that’s the promise made by the mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo
Hostal de Pinós is located in the geographical centre of the autonomous region
Despite its church-y name, the district has long been known as the hangout spot for the artsy crowds
Urban dwellers across the EU are having a say in making their surroundings friendlier to people and the environment.
Forests in the EU can help green the European construction industry and bolster a continent-wide push for architectural improvements.
Apply by 10 November and do your part for the transformation of European public spaces
An interview with the Mayor of a Polish city that seeks to reinvent itself
An interview with the newly elected ICLEI President and Mayor of Malmö
A conversation with the Mayor of Lisbon about the spirit and dimensions of innovation present in the Portuguese capital