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Today we highlight Chapter 8 of the new book published by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and edited by Debra Lam and @Andrea Fernandez) "Empowering Smart Cities through Community-Centered Public Private Partnerships and Innovations" This chapter showcases the Smart Docklands, a beacon of innovation in Dublin's smart city landscape. Since 2018, Darach Mac Donncha, Jamie Cudden, and Nicola Graham have shown how to leverage technology to enhance citizen lives and have set a global standard for smart cities. With over €3 million in investments, Smart Docklands has quadrupled project funding and boosted Dublin's connectivity. Initiatives such as the Smart Ring Buoy merges technology with public safety for broader impact, inspiring wider policy dialogues. Check out their website for more information: https://smartdocklands.ie Trinity College Dublin Smart Dublin Dublin City Council #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #SmartDocklands #DigitalTransformation #partnership #connectivity #digitalconnectivity #Governance #collaborative #smartcity

Our Urban Living Lab in #Dublin has played a key role in testing several pilots as part of the European Senator project. This innovative initiative is focused on transforming #urbanLogistics to make cities more efficient, sustainable, and liveable for everyone. 🏙️ Through these pilots, we’ve assessed cutting-edge solutions aimed at improving the flow of freight within urban environments while reducing their environmental impact. 🚚 By testing these measures, we are taking significant steps toward creating smarter and more sustainable cities. 🎥 Want to find out more about the actions we've taken to drive progress in urban logistics? Watch the video and keep reading on 🤝 SENATOR Project: Correos · An Post · Dublin City Council · Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza · Universidad de Deusto · DOTGIS · MDS Transmodal Ltd · Software AG · RINA · Zabala Innovation Europe

Guess what❔ 🔦 We just published a new feature of our #MemberInTheSpotlight series! This time we turned to Cork City Council - Comhairle Cathrach Chorcaí to discuss the main opportunities and challenges ahead of such a fast-growing and vibrant city 🏙️ Under the Project Ireland 2040 Initiative, the city's population is set to increase by 50-60% in the next 15 years. By the same deadline, Cork aims to bring its #SustainableTransport mode share to over 50% 📈 How will these two goals be attained while safeguarding the city's distinct character? To find out, we spoke with Aidan Mahony, Senior Executive Engineer of the Intelligent Transport System Section at Cork City Council on: 🔷 Cork's multi-modal approach positioning #PublicTransport and #ActiveMobility at the core; 🔷 Their digitalisation of user-friendly services weaving efficiency with sustainability; 🔷 Community engagement as a crucial tile for any successful transformative process. Find out much more in the full interview! ➡️ https://buff.ly/3Y4wy04 #UrbanMobility #SustainableMobility #TransportInnovation

🚨 Every CIO, CDO and C++ (pun intended) of a #city or #government should read this vision paper from Rotterdam. An eloquent summary of the challenges and opportunities cities are facing with #DigitalTransformation and how to face them head on! 💥 It is not just a nice vision but a tangible reality 😲 with the implementation of the Open Urban Platform (https://lnkd.in/dTDstiWy). This is what separates the SmartCity #doers from the #talkers 💪 Well done Roland van der Heijden and Gemeente Rotterdam. And thanks for sharing it in English 😎 Aarno Alanko Tiina Talvitie Christopher Raitviir Margot Roose💚 Jonathan Reichental, Ph.D. Dr.-Ing. Ali Ismail Rebeca Herrera Rodríguez Eva Kaiserova Tomáš Prokeš Sonja Kolarić Eva Klicova Robert Mojsej Hugrún Ýr Sigurðardóttir Tomas Boldorevas Jan Brezec Schrenk Claudia André Poddubny Charlie Boon-Bellinaso Anna-Riitta Kallinen Antonio Aguiar Costa

🚀 And hereby the English version... 🚀 Transforming Rotterdam: Physical, Social, and Digital   Today’s challenges - climate change, poverty, migration, and declining trust in government - are reshaping both the physical city and the social city we create together. Now, a third transformation is here: the digital city.   Rotterdam’s CIO Office is shaping a future where these dimensions intersect, offering a clear view of the digital transformation’s impact on residents, businesses, and our community. This journey has just begun, and we’re ready to address the changes ahead.   #DigitalTransformation #SmartCities #Rotterdam

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🏠 We’ve had an exciting day hosting the launch of Tai ar y Cyd at our Swansea Waterfront campus today, the guide for delivering sustainable and affordable homes across Wales. The collaboration between Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government and Welsh social landlords aims to utilise natural and locally sourced materials for new homes, supporting businesses, new jobs and training opportunities. Gareth Evans, Head of UWTSD’s Construction Wales Innovation Centre (CWIC) said: “Tai ar y Cyd is not just about showcasing ideas—it’s about collaborating with industry, academia, and policymakers to create impactful, long-term change.” For more information on how we’re helping to tackle these challenges view our sustainable courses here 👇 https://lnkd.in/enJnfhze https://lnkd.in/exeB-NUu 📣 You can also follow CWIC Wales for future updates. Julie James Julie Evans Rob Wheaton Stride Treglown Mark Farmer Passivhaus Trust Dr Liz Walder FRSA MCIPR Woodknowledge Wales

Fascinating day at Codema - Dublin's Energy Agency Decarbonising Dublin Summit yesterday sharing a panel, chaired by Jeanne Moore, NESC Ireland with Lorraine D'Arcy, Technological University Dublin, Jim Scheer Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Liam Ryan EirGrid Group, Marion Jammet, Irish Green Building Council on a strategic vision for Dublin 2050. Katlyne Armstrong of Bohemian FC opened with an inspiring insight into how Bohs has made climate action and social equity twin pillars in its strategic community engagement. Bohs mantra that it 'changes lives and communities' brings health, well-being and equity. It connects decarbonisation and net-zero emissions to energy poverty and health, and a community's access to green areas, nature and sports facilities. It is building community resilience by supporting skills and resources that enable a circular economy - like repair, reuse and grow your own. I shared my concept model of 'imagining the climate-just city' and how systems thinking, regional governance and shifting public consultation to co-design and co-creation can enable the level of transformative change need to decarbonise and shape a liveable city for all - from children to elderly. In imagining a climate-just city that respects the needs of people, places and species we don't have to start with fiction. We can look across Europe. Imagine a city where your address does not reveal your socio-economic status and where social housing is for anyone and everyone ?( that's Vienna) or a city where residents get to vote on how part of the municipal budget is spent and can decide on the priority for their neighbourhood - a playground park or a swimming pool for example? (that's Paris) or one where repair shops are subsidised? (that Amsterdam) or where an interconnected tramway linking up the city took just four years to implement? (that's Helsinki). Imagining and envisioning change is often about accepting that business as usual won't get us to net-zero and that progress, if it is to work, requires we involve communities in the design, the purpose and the benefits. If we spend the time on informed public engagement ( not PR) and shift to active involved participation in design and decision-making it may take longer to set up, to build trust and relationships, but it will deliver results that have community ownership. #cities #Dublin #climate #communities

🚀 Apply for EIT Urban Mobility’s Financial Support! The future of urban mobility is here, and it’s reshaping our cities on a global scale! 🌍 EIT Urban Mobility is inviting innovative mobility ventures to apply for financial support of up to €2 million per company to accelerate groundbreaking solutions that redefine how we live, move, and interact in urban spaces. 🔹 Why Apply? This call aims to drive transformative change in all areas of urban mobility—whether it’s collective transport, individual mobility, or goods transport. Mobility companies with strong financial and environmental potential are encouraged to apply, bringing fresh perspectives and impactful solutions to the European urban mobility ecosystem. 🔹 What’s at Stake? This investment aligns with the EIT Urban Mobility Business Plan 2023-2025 and offers resources to drive critical innovation, ensuring that ventures can thrive and reshape the urban landscape for a more connected, sustainable future. 📅 Deadline: January 10, 2025 More info: https://lnkd.in/dHsKFm7c

How can the places we live in transition to sustainable, accessible and safe transport solutions? 🌍 Find out here: 📄 https://lnkd.in/eMkxiV8g Ireland's National Sustainable Mobility Forum, organised by the Department of Transport with the support of BABLE Smart Cities in May 2024, explored critical strategies to drive sustainable mobility. Key takeaways included: - Active involvement from local communities is essential. "Get the community involved from the start," emphasised Charles Stanley-Smith from Tipperary PPN. This ensures that transport solutions reflect the needs of the people they serve. - Delays in projects like cycle infrastructure hinder progress. "We need to create space where people can have the right to cycle or walk at their own pace," said Robert Egan from Trinity College Dublin. Speeding up these initiatives is crucial. - Embracing new technologies and flexible funding is key. Minister Eamon Ryan highlighted the successes of the Connecting Ireland rural bus services and BusConnects programs in Dublin and Cork as models for future projects. - Combining transport planning with land use strategies is vital. "Investment in the quality of spaces demonstrates a commitment to the policy and sends a message to citizens that they are valued in their space," noted Jordana Corrigan from Technological University Dublin. - Engaging young people brings fresh perspectives and urgency. The youth session emphasised the need for rapid implementation and greater youth involvement in planning. Want to know all about the event and the main outcomes and highlights? You can find the full report on the Sustainable Mobility Academy platform. #SustainableMobility #Transport #UrbanMobility #RuralTransport #UrbanInnovation #CommunityEngagement #YouthInvolvement #Accessibility