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Collaboration in Action: Cool Neighbourhoods Meets Cool Cities 🌱 Last week, the Cool Neighbourhoods project was proud to participate in the Interreg North Sea Programme Cool Cities partner meeting and conference in Gothenburg. This inspiring event brought together stakeholders committed to reducing urban heat stress and enhancing climate resilience. Representing Cool Neighbourhoods, Tiny Maenhout (Municipality of Middelburg) presented the Cool Towns Intervention Catalogue, showcasing innovative solutions to urban heat challenges. Meanwhile, Sabine COUROUBLE (CAPSO) shared a powerful testimonial on how Saint-Omer, a smaller city, is successfully integrating measures to combat heat stress. The Cool Cities project, where Middelburg and CAPSO are also partners, focuses on creating networks of "cool routes" and "cool spaces" to address heat stress, particularly for vulnerable groups, in cities across the Interreg North Sea Programme Sea Region. 💡 Highlights from the three-day event ➡ Day 1: Explored innovative mapping techniques to identify vulnerabilities and prioritise actions, alongside insightful presentations on urban heat stress management strategies. ➡ Day 2: A dynamic conference brought together stakeholders from local governments, private sectors, Gothenburg’s regional climate adaptation network, and representatives from Malmö. The day included a visit to Maskinparken, an exemplary climate-adaptive urban design project with smart water management systems that address flooding risks. ➡ Day 3: Hosted at Gothenburg City Hall, discussions focused on the final outcomes of the Cool Cities initiative, with a collaborative exchange of ideas driving shared goals forward. Special thanks go to all our partners, especially Göteborgs Stad, for organising such an inspiring event. Together, Cool Neighbourhoods and Cool Cities are paving the way towards cooler, more resilient cities, through dynamic collaborations. Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) Gemeente Middelburg Interreg North Sea Programme Cool Cities GreenDense Except Integrated Sustainability Communauté d'Agglomération du Pays de Saint-Omer Provincie Antwerpen University of Antwerp HZ University of Applied Sciences Ville de Saint-Omer Ville de Differdange Sioen Industries Gemeente Goes COMMUNE DE WIMEREUX Eranda Janku, PhD Benny Pycke, PhD Carolien Eijkelenboom Yann Logelin Caroline RICOUART Sacha Oberweis Gaelle Tavernier #Liveability #ClimateAdaptation #UrbanResilience #GreenInfrastructure #Sustainability #HeatStress #Biodiversity #Collaboration #GreenCities Sabine COUROUBLE Presenting the Cool Neighbourhoods partner Ville de Saint-Omer and their innovative pilot.

🌍 Join us for the 3rd SPINE & UPPER Webinar! 🚍 Improving Public Transport for a Changing Urban Landscape 🗓️ 24 October 2024 | 11:00 – 12:30 CET | Online In collaboration with UPPER Project EU, the SPINE project will dive into the crucial issue of urban shared spaces. European cities are redesigning urban spaces to improve the quality of life while addressing the climate emergency. At the heart of this transformation is public transport, the backbone of urban mobility. In this webinar, cities from SPINE and UPPER will share their experiences in reshaping urban spaces, with a focus on Mobility as a Right. We'll also hear from the AMIGOS EU project, which will highlight urban redesigns focused on social needs and expectations. Topics include: 🔹 Mobility hubs and urban redesign for social purposes 🔹 Public transport prioritization and cycling safety 🔹 Pedestrian infrastructure Speakers from cities such as Lisbon, Mannheim, Las Palmas, Gdynia, and Hamburg will share their stories and insights. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ehxQZ_x7 #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #PublicTransport, CINEA - European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency, CIVITAS Initiative

Throughout the Active Cities project, cities across the North Sea Region will carry out various pilot activities with the shared aim of shifting their urban zones from car-centric to human-focused areas. Active mobility encourages people to reduce their reliance on cars, adopting walking and cycling as a regular transport option. The Active Cities pilots are exploring different ways to boost active mobility in the region, and only with the help of locals can the activities truly put people back at the heart of urban planning. The key to running impactful and efficient pilots is ensuring citizens are actively involved in the process. We caught up with 3 of our Active Cities to check how the pilots are going so far and discuss the importance of involving citizens throughout the pilot activites. In the article we hear how: 🚸 Freie und Hansestadt Hamburg is addressing urban spatial challenges and promoting sustainable mobility in and around its schools. 🚲 City of Aarhus is implementing a new mobility hub concept to encourage commuters to choose active transport modes over cars. 🛣 Bergen kommune is involving local residents to boost numbers using the Fyllingsdalen Tunnel, a dedicated cycle and pedestrian tunnel servicing the city. Thanks to our cities for the invaluable insights! Stay tuned as we continue to document the development of the pilots and hear the other ways our Active Cities are involving local citizens. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dPAaKXtF

On a human scale, what are the criteria’s for a good life? A future life, for kids, for older people, for teenagers, families with kids? Healthier, safer, more human friendly cities, how is that possible? Why is it a game changer? Sign up and come listen to experts from within the business Robert Schmitz , Astrid Stenberg , Andrea Arjona ,Johan Oscarson, Lisa Podesto and Jessica Becker at Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, City and County of San Francisco Arranged by Nordic Innovation House - Silicon Valley , Viable Cities Svenska institutet

💡 Finally, we are launching our long-awaited report on the 'Costs and Benefits of the Mobility Transition in Europe'. The report provides insights into different scenarios to decarbonise mobility in cities to reach the Green Deal targets. Read more below 👇 and access the report here: https://lnkd.in/dH_8EKuK TRT TRASPORTI E TERRITORIO SRL EIT Urban Mobility EIT - European Institute of Innovation and Technology Yoann Le Petit

🚀 Innovation Unleashed: Traian Urban Joins SCIA 8! 🌐 Charting New Paths in Urban Mobility! We're revving up for SCIA 8 with an electrifying announcement: Traian Urban, Director of Innovation Hub East at EIT Urban Mobility, steps in as a pivotal member of our jury. His expertise is not just an addition; it's a beacon of progress in the journey towards sustainable urban mobility. 💥 Why This Collaboration Rocks: Traian's role at EIT Urban Mobility is all about accelerating urban innovations that make our cities more livable and resilient. With the recent partnership between ARSC and EIT Urban Mobility, this synergy is set to propel forward-thinking urban solutions into the spotlight at SCIA 8. 🚲 Ride the Wave of Innovation: As we gear up to showcase groundbreaking mobility solutions, your presence is crucial. Be part of a movement where innovative minds drive change, making our cities smarter, safer, and more sustainable for all. 📅 Date: April 4 📍 Location: Gear up for all the action at scia.ro! #SCIA8 #EITUrbanMobility #UrbanInnovation #SustainableMobility #FutureCities

URBAN FUTURE - Save the date! 🇵🇱 It's great news that Łódź will be the host city of Urban Future. 2025 - especially since this is the first time that this prestigious event has been held in Poland! The dates have been announced, and the 2025 edition will be preceded directly by the Łódź Climate Summit. 🌁 Hosted in a different city each year (the 2024 edition took place just last month in #Rotterdam), Urban Future is one of Europe’s most inspiring events for sustainable cities. 🗣️ At the Urban Future conference, international participants share how they create transformation and successfully shape the future of their cities. Experts from various industries learn from each other about good solutions. 🤝 Linked by a passion for sustainability, they represent sectors including urban planning, architecture, mobility, energy, real estate, housing, tech and public administration - all coming together to create the unique and collaborative atmosphere of Urban Future. To quote Gerald Babel-Sutter, co-founder and CEO of Urban Future: “Cities need to become more sustainable in order to help solve our environmental problems. Together we need to do anything we can to speed up urban transformation.” ☘️ According to the organizers, Łódź is an ideal location for #UF25. The city stands out for its innovative approaches to revitalizing old industrial spaces like OFF Piotrkowska Center and Księży Młyn, and integrating green infrastructure. Naturally, we agree! 🌱 Łódź’s dedication to creating a more livable and environmentally-friendly urban environment with an emphasis on enhancing 🚎 public transportation, 🚴 expanding cycling routes, and promoting 🏢 energy-efficient buildings has also been highlighted. Save the date for #UF25: ⭐21-23 May 2025, Łódź, Poland The Łódź Climate Summit will take place on 20 May. We also encourage you to find out more about Urban Future's work as an enabler of sustainable cities: https://urban-future.org/ City of Lodz Office The Poland Observer #urbanfuture #UF25 #lodz #poland #sustainablecities #congress #environment #urban #revitalization

🚨 New study! 🚨   Today, EIT Urban Mobility, is launching a groundbreaking study on the “Costs and Benefits of the Mobility Transition in Europe”. This report dives into the transformation towards sustainable urban mobility across 12 European city prototypes, assessing three critical scenarios for reaching the Green Deal targets! Our goal is to continue supporting cities across Europe of all shape and size in their sustainable transition.   Some of the key findings: 🌍 By 2030, mobility technology can reduce CO2 emissions by 21%, but we need strong public transport and shared mobility plans to hit the 55% target. 🚆 Public transport remains the most affordable solution, with ridership projected to rise by 7%, while private car trips could fall by 16%. 🚴 Walking and cycling could generate €1,170 in health savings per person by 2050. 🛑 Improved road safety measures could cut traffic fatalities by up to 70%.   For more insights, check-out the full report: https://shorturl.at/5sZ8l and join us at Tomorrow.Mobility where we will host a round table on the topic with TRT TRASPORTI E TERRITORIO SRL .

Voi has just hit an incredible milestone in Stockholm, the city where our journey began in 2018 🛴💚 On June 23, 2024, we celebrated our 🎉 20 millionth ride 🎉 in this vibrant city. The ride was taken by one of our loyal users who has been with us for 2.5 years, marking their 277th ride. Did you know? Stockholm is not just our hometown; it's a global leader in sustainable urban mobility! Here are some fun facts: 🌍 Stockholm’s ambitious climate targets: The city aims to be fossil fuel-free by 2040, striving for a greener, cleaner future for all its residents. And while car-use slightly decreased in 2023, there is a lot more to be done to reach this target together. 🚲 Bike-friendly city: Stockholm boasts over 760 kilometers of bike lanes, making it one of the most bike- and e-scooter friendly cities in the world. This network allows thousands of cyclists and e-scooter riders to navigate the city safely and efficiently every day. 🚗 Car-free city center: Stockholm has announced a groundbreaking plan to transform part of its city center into a car-free zone. Starting from December 31 a 20-block area will only permit zero-emission vehicles while banning petrol and diesel cars entirely. This initiative aims to drastically reduce air pollution and noise, creating a healthier environment for residents and visitors alike. We share Stockholms stad's vision of greener, more livable cities. Here’s to many more millions of rides 🛴💚

🚀 Innovation Unleashed: Traian Urban Joins SCIA 8! 🌐 Charting New Paths in Urban Mobility! We're revving up for SCIA 8 with an electrifying announcement: Traian Urban, Director of Innovation Hub East at EIT Urban Mobility, steps in as a pivotal member of our jury. His expertise is not just an addition; it's a beacon of progress in the journey towards sustainable urban mobility. 💥 Why This Collaboration Rocks: Traian's role at EIT Urban Mobility is all about accelerating urban innovations that make our cities more livable and resilient. With the recent partnership between ARSC and EIT Urban Mobility, this synergy is set to propel forward-thinking urban solutions into the spotlight at SCIA 8. 🚲 Ride the Wave of Innovation: As we gear up to showcase groundbreaking mobility solutions, your presence is crucial. Be part of a movement where innovative minds drive change, making our cities smarter, safer, and more sustainable for all. 📅 Date: April 4 📍 Location: Gear up for all the action at scia.ro! #SCIA8 #EITUrbanMobility #UrbanInnovation #SustainableMobility #FutureCities