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Are you passionate about driving the energy transition in Amsterdam? Do you want to make a real impact by developing innovative solutions for current urban energy challenges?💡⚡️ At AMS Institute, we’re looking for a Program Developer Urban Energy to join our team! In this role, you will: ☀️ Develop practical solutions for Amsterdam’s energy transition 🏙️ Collaborate with key partners and stakeholders across the city 🌍 Bridge the gap between scientific research and real-world urban challenges 📍From the vibrant Marineterrein Amsterdam, you will have the opportunity to apply science in a real urban context. You will do this alongside a team of program developers, designers, researchers, and students from institutions such as Delft University of Technology, Wageningen University & Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the City of Amsterdam and various public and private partners.   If you’re ready to make a difference and bring your networking skills, creativity, and expertise to the table, we’d love to hear from you! 📩 Apply by April 7 by sending your resume and cover letter to vacatures@ams-institute.org For more information and details, click this link: https://lnkd.in/ecAD8x59 Joppe van Driel, Paul Voskuilen, Marjolijn Stigter, Mark Kauw, Jochem Smit , Eveline Van Leeuwen, Maike Simmes, Stephan van Dijk

Cities amplify heat, funnel wind, and shape how we experience the climate. But how can urban design help us adapt? 🌡️ On April 10, AMS Institute is hosting the launch of the revised edition of Weather in the City, a seminal work by landscape architect and AMS PI Sanda Lenzholzer. Ten years after its first publication, the book is more relevant than ever. 📖 Join us for an evening of reflection and exchange, featuring a keynote by Lenzholzer and a panel discussion with urban climate experts from TU Delft, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, Gemeente Amsterdam and CB5. 💡 The event explores how we can better integrate urban climate knowledge into research, design, and policy. 📍 April 10 | 19:30–21:00 | AMS Institute 🔗 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eGi_F5hn Marjolein van Esch, Jeroen Kluck, David Huijben, Rixt Hofman, Friso Wiersum

Let’s celebrate some small wins! We’re back with the Monthly Progress Pulse 🎉 Want to learn more about these initiatives? 👉 ShaRepair project: https://lnkd.in/eN6fQAG6 👉 Bin2Bean 4 benefits of soil improvers over fertilizer: https://lnkd.in/enzuVdnf 👉 Explore the CircuLaw e-learning here: https://lnkd.in/eMZqUfrH or read more about our collaboration with CircuLaw here: https://lnkd.in/e7TmZK7K 👉 Urbiquay project: https://lnkd.in/e6HPi5rr (picture via Sergio Alvarado Vazquez) 👉 EnenergyLab Zuidoost: https://lnkd.in/e43JG_n Thank you to Henri Spaans, Caroline van der Kooi - Uittenbroek (PhD), Renee Heller for making this visit possible 👉 The traveling i-Tree 2.0 exhibition can be found in the main tree grove on the Grote Markt Groningen until 18 April. It then travels to Utrecht (18 April–2 May, Singelpark), Rotterdam (2 May–16 May, Kruisplein), Den Haag (16 May–30, Julianapark), Dordrecht (30 May–13 June), and Amsterdam (13 June–27 June). The exhibition installation returns to the TU Delft for the project's Closing Event (27 July). Read more about this project via: https://lnkd.in/dfZ7FHHP TU Delft, Wageningen University & Research, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Gemeente Amsterdam, NWO (Nederlandse Organisatie voor Wetenschappelijk Onderzoek), Mark Kauw, Willie Van den Broek, Joppe van Driel, Gerben Mol, Henk Wolfert, Michelle Molema, Mary Greene, Rajaa Bennaoui, Mirjam Wijnja, Gemeente Groningen

❗️Last chance to reserve your spot for the Annual Seminar of Energy Lab South East❗️ The energy transition is one of Amsterdam’s biggest urban challenges and it takes collaboration to get it right. Join us on March 27th for the Annual Seminar of Energy Lab South East, where researchers, policymakers, and local partners come together to tackle key energy challenges, from grid congestion to energy poverty. 📌 Program of the day: 12:00-12:45 | Walk-in & networking 12:45-14:30 | Keynote panel with experts from Alliander, De Verbindingskamer, Spectral & more 14:30-16:30 | Breakout sessions on energy poverty, sustainable construction, local energy hubs & just energy transition 16:30-17:00 | Panel discussion & reflections 17:30-18:00 | Closing & drinks Experts from our partners, including Universiteit van Amsterdam, Hogeschool van Amsterdam, TU Delft, Alliander and De Verbindingskamer, will contribute to the event, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise. 💬 Expect an inspiring afternoon of meaningful discussions, expert insights, and interactive sessions on shaping a just and resilient energy future. We hope to see you there! Mark Kauw, Joe Llewellyn, Annoesjka Nienhuis, Richard Ruijtenbeek, Paul Voskuilen 📲 🔗 Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eTuQVdza

How can we influence driver behavior to create smoother, greener mobility? 🚗🌍 Amsterdam’s ArenAPoort area is one of the busiest event districts in Europe. This comes with complex mobility challenges. Traffic congestion, parking stress, and reduced liveability are all part of the equation. But what if smart coordination, carpooling, and behavior-based interventions could turn the tide? In a recent Living Lab collaboration between Deloitte, BMW Nederland, Gemeente Amsterdam, and the Johan Cruijff ArenA, Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) students explored how to improve traffic flows and reduce emissions while keeping the area accessible and vibrant. The project tested interventions like: ✅ Coordinated parking based on drivers' travel routes ✅ Carpooling solutions to reduce the number of vehicles ✅ Encouraging off-peak travel to ease congestion 💡 The result? Scalable insights into how tech and behavioral nudges can support more sustainable, liveable cities. 👉 Read more about the MSc MADE living labs here: https://lnkd.in/ewF3gBAj Gastón Cordero Chaves, Gilles Hermans, Inés Van der Klip, Pelle Topper, Sofia Rahman #UrbanMobility #LivingLab #SustainableCities #SmartTransport #MobilityInnovation

Amsterdam’s waterways are filling with plastic waste —where is it coming from? New data from the Urban Plastic Soup project, led by AMS Institute, Wageningen University & Research, and the City of Amsterdam, sheds light on the top culprits polluting the city’s canals. Among them? Food packaging, cigarette butts, and everyday plastic items like balloons and toys. 👉 142,500 cigarette butts were found—stacked up, that’s the height of 10 Eiffel Towers! 👉 Single-use food packaging continues to be a major contributor to plastic waste. 👉 Various plastic items like balloons and toys add to the pollution problem. While the city removes 42 tons of plastic waste annually, nearly 1.9 million pieces still flow into the North Sea every year. The project highlights not just the need for waste collection, but also prevention through circular economy strategies, behavioral change, and stronger policies on single-use plastics. Watch the video below to see how innovative interventions like The Great Bubble Barrier, The CanalCleaner, and The Shoreliner are helping tackle plastic waste at key locations across the city. 💡 Read more about the Urban Plastic Soup project in this article: https://rb.gy/g5aie4 💡 Explore the findings and solutions of this project on our brand new website: https://lnkd.in/ebC2sgqG Francesca Alberti, Lotte Geeraedts, Joppe van Driel, TAUW Nederland, TAUW Foundation, Noria | Urban Plastic Soup Solutions, The Great Bubble Barrier® , City of Amsterdam , TAUW Foundation, Week van de Circulaire Economie #UrbanPlasticSoup #CircularEconomy #PlasticPollution

Join us for the premiere of the Amsterdam Circular 2024 Mini-Documentary! 🎬 It's National Circular Economy Week here in the Netherlands. This Friday, March 21, we’re teaming up with Circular Pioneers for an inspiring evening at DB55. Expect networking, knowledge-sharing, and insights from circular leaders, including United Repair Centre, Plastic Whale, stichting circuleren, Droppie, and more. 🌟 Experience the launch of our documentary, sharing behind-the-scenes insights from Amsterdam Circular's latest entrepreneurs, and some of the amazing things that they're doing to stimulate circularity. 📅 When? Friday, March 21, 2025 📍 Where? DB55, Amsterdam 👉 Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eqP4qq2w See you at DB55? Guy Vincent, Navojit Dastidar, Ioannis Ioannidis, Florina Daniela Ungureanu #AmsterdamCircular #CircularEconomy #MiniDocumentary #Networking

How can public spaces evolve to support an innovative city district? At Marineterrein Amsterdam, a historical navy site transforming into a hub for living, working, and learning, Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering (MSc MADE) students explored how public spaces can be adaptive, inclusive, and future-proof. Through interviews, co-creation, and case studies, they identified three key themes: 🌿 Sustainability and climate adaptation: Their research explored circular and nature-inclusive solutions to prepare urban public spaces for greater resilience and circularity.   💡 Innovation & experimentation: The Marineterrein is a testing ground for urban solutions. This work highlights how public space can facilitate continuous and inclusive innovation, ranging from pop-up experiments to integrated smart design.   👥 Community and identity: A strong sense of place ensures public spaces are inclusive, foster social connections, and create feelings of shared ownership. This research shows that including shared and flexible spaces catered to the community is necessary. The students designed urban furniture from repurposed materials as a tangible outcome, demonstrating circularity in action. Their insights offer a blueprint for Marineterrein’s future and beyond. 👉 Read more about the MSc MADE living labs here: https://lnkd.in/ewF3gBAj Bente Janssens, Jaap de Jong, Julika van den Berg, Tygo Haverkamp, Yasmine Schilder #UrbanInnovation #Placemaking #CircularDesign #AMSInstitute #MScMADE

Carlo Ratti, Director of MIT Senseable City Lab and Principal Investigator at AMS Institute, is the first guest of the new Jaap Oosterhoff Visiting Professor Programme at the Faculty of Architecture and the Built Environment, TU Delft! Funded by Quake, this new program brings together leading experts and visionaries to solve complex architectural challenges through collaboration and innovation. 💡 Every year, a renowned professional will enhance the curriculum and deliver public lectures, creating a unique learning experience for both students and faculty. 🎓 Ratti will lead this year's series. Ratti's work focuses on how emerging technologies, big data, and AI are transforming cities: reshaping how we design and live in urban environments. His projects range from redefining mobility systems to creating innovative solutions for waste collection and energy efficiency. Many of these take place at Senseable City lab in Amsterdam, at AMS Institute. 👉🏼 Discover more about the program in this TU Delft BK article: https://lnkd.in/e9Pi3sUv 👉🏼 Keep an eye on our channels for an upcoming mini-interview with Carlo. Jaap Wiedenhoff, Ulrich Knaack, Oosterhoff

Excitement was in the air at the AMS Startup Booster Batch #7 Demo Day! Last week, we saw urban-tech innovations take center stage as the latest cohort of startups tackled the city's biggest challenges such as climate resilience, energy, urban digitization, and circularity. The day was buzzing with fresh ideas and creative pitches, judged by an expert panel featuring Dorien Lathouwers (ROM InWest), Roy de Weerd (Rockstart), Anna C Mallon ⚡⚡⚡ (Global Investor CIRCLES), Cynthia de Wolf (ex-Innofest Nederland, SharpMarketing), and Pieter van den Wall Bake (TNO). 🌟 BuurBox, babyloop, and meterd took home the €5,000 cash prizes, but in truth, all the startups won by gaining in-kind prizes from our sponsors, including investor readiness training, pricing consulting, and legal advice. The support doesn’t stop at Demo Day! More than just celebrating innovation, the event highlighted the strength of Amsterdam's innovation ecosystem—bringing together partners, judges, mentors, and investors to spark meaningful connections for the future. ⚡️ This event is part of our broader commitment to fostering solutions that make cities more regenerative, resilient, and just. We’re proud to support entrepreneurs who are pushing the boundaries of what's possible for the urban future. 👉🏼 Read more about the inspiring solutions from Batch #7 here: https://lnkd.in/er_mpx_K 👉🏼 Join us tomorrow for the Funding Routes event, where early-stage investors and startups will explore the ins and outs of securing funding, from grants to venture capital: https://lu.ma/j0kfwcnb Florina Daniela Ungureanu, Ioannis Ioannidis