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📰| #NewsPCUV We are moving towards a healthier and more sustainable future! 🌿 València European Green Capital, together with #IRTIC and the company #KiwaEspaña, launches the #research project 'València Green, Healthy and Sustainable'. The objective is to measure the city's impact on the health of its inhabitants by analyzing factors such as air quality, noise, and green spaces, among others. This study not only seeks to improve the quality of life in València but also aims to transfer this knowledge to other cities worldwide, consolidating València as a benchmark in the fight for sustainable urban development. 🌍✨ Read the full story ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eybNWVt2  Universitat de València  | Generalitat Valenciana  | IRTIC  | Kiwa Spain  | EU Green Capital  | Ajuntament de València  | València Innovation Lab  | Diputació de València

ICONA Design Group expands to Australia! We’re proud to open our first Center of Excellence in Adelaide, in collaboration with AIAT | Australian Institute of Advanced Technologies, alongside a new representative office. Led by our CIO, Dr. Gjoko Muratovski, this initiative strengthens our commitment to innovative, sustainable urban mobility. By partnering with local universities, institutions, and industry leaders, we aim to develop cutting-edge mobility solutions that redefine urban transportation. Excited to collaborate with Adelaide’s dynamic community—stay tuned for updates! #ICONADesignGroup #UrbanMobility #Innovation #Sustainability #FutureOfTransport

The Valencia 🇪🇸 #CityLab results from the collaboration between Ajuntament de València, Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and EU Science, Research and Innovation . Focused on urban #sustainability, this joint effort aims to enhance the understanding and management of #urban emissions and mobility through comprehensive #data analysis and innovative methodologies. Six key studies are summarized, each addressing different aspects of urban sustainability in #Valencia: — Vehicle Emissions Trends — Mobility Emissions Methodology — Metropolitan Emissions Analysis — Sustainable Mobility and Emission Reduction — Air Quality and Environmental Justice — 15-Minute City Accessibility The findings underscore the critical role of data-driven approaches and spatial analysis in addressing urban #sustainability challenges. This collaborative work highlights the importance of integrating scientific research with urban planning to create healthier, more liveable #cities. Read the progress report https://lnkd.in/eT5nYQqi Read the CityLabs methodology https://lnkd.in/d7SH7gaC Silvia Iodice Dr Patrizia Sulis Giulia Testori Iraklis Stamos Lewis Dijkstra Elisa Bazzani Eloina Coll European Commission European Committee of the Regions Eurocities Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR) United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) ICLEI Europe C40 Cities Cities Alliance Resilient Cities Network European Urban Initiative European Urban Knowledge Network

🏙️ Cities are hubs for creativity, commerce and culture. But with impending factors such as health, environmental risk and infrastructure, not all cities are equal. 📈 By 2050, the world's urban population will be at an all-time high, and digital and sustainable cities are foundational to our future… 🔖 Our upcoming paper, "Techopolis: Liveability, Technology and the Future of Cities," explores how technology can transform our cities into more sustainable, efficient, and vibrant places to live. Sign up now to be first in line for its release: https://lnkd.in/eyPFnY2G

Smart mobility hubs, car-free neighborhoods, zero-emission zones and one day maybe even self-driving cars. The city is full of opportunities to improve accessibility, livability and safety. The matter is urgent, as cities in Europe are becoming increasingly crowded with more residents, more visitors and more logistics. We are stuck in traffic jams, we emit a lot of CO2, we make accidents and parking is difficult. In our cities there is an ongoing battle for scarce space: do we prioritize green streets or parking spaces in front of our homes? Delft urban mobility scientists are developing much-needed knowledge and solutions to make our busy cities smart, clean and safe for everyone. Read our story of team science (with Niels van Oort, Achilleas Psyllidis, Deborah Nas): https://lnkd.in/eE9bhxpM Also available in Dutch: https://lnkd.in/eaCQ_XKk #MobilityWeek, #TUDelft

🌊💧Are you an artist and passionate about sustainability? Apply now for one of our 20 residencies and collaborate with experts to tackle water challenges through art and technology. Deadline: June 26, 2024.  Budget: 40.000€ per residency. This is your chance to turn ideas into impactful artworks and be part of the solution! Take advantage of this opportunity to make an impact with your ideas and work. STARTS4WaterII builds on the success of S+T+ARTS4WaterI to tackle the environmental and societal challenges within Europe's ports and port cities. 🌍 Join us on a journey to drive innovation and promote sustainability in water management within port ecosystems. S+T+ARTS4WaterII is initiated by the European Commission and the United Nations. The consortium uses advanced digital technologies to explore sustainable solutions in port ecosystems, leveraging lessons from the previous project. Focused on clean water as a fundamental right and aligned with UN SDGs 6 and 14, the project engages industry professionals, researchers, artists, designers, policymakers, and local communities. The consortium partners include VITO, Camargo Foundation, ADAPT Centre drugo more, Waag Futurelab, TBA21, OGR Torino, PiNA, Aisling Murray and klima biennale wien. #STARTS4WATERII #OpenCall #ArtAndTechnology #Sustainability #WaterManagement #Innovation 🖋 More info and apply https://lnkd.in/eZfTQ5Ne

🌐 🏘 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙁𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙛 #𝙐𝙧𝙗𝙖𝙣 #𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜: 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙬𝙞𝙣𝙨 Here you have the abstract i have made from an insightful and recent article written by @Josep Catà from Diario EL PAÍS. 🎮 He draws a fascinating comparison between the game The Sims and #urban #planning, highlighting how decisions in the game impact its characters in ways similar to how urban planners' decisions affect society. 🏙️ Patricio Reyes and Fernando Cucchietti from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center are creating a digital twin of cities using the Mare Nostrum 5 supercomputer. This digital twin will simulate public policies before they are implemented in real life, providing valuable insights. 📊 Supercomputing power: Increased computing capacity allows for complex questions like how #housing is affected by public #transport or green corridors. Funded with four million euros, BSC's projects include expanding #bike lanes and achieving the 15-minute city concept. 🔍 #Data & ethics: Building a digital twin requires vast data, raising ethical concerns. Data from #climate, pollution, #water consumption, security cameras, and geolocation are used anonymously to improve the city. Transparency and traceability are crucial. 👥 Empowering #citizens: Digital models can empirically evaluate public policies. Ramon Gras Alomà from Harvard University believes this will transform decision-making, using mathematical patterns from different cities to identify best practices and avoid poor decisions. 👉 Here you have the source (requires subscription): https://lnkd.in/d_-Q3Kg6 ✅ Further readings: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dtiXGCus 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfGwj4YQ. 🔗https://lnkd.in/dEZWgkxj

🌍 Reflections from Climathon Lund 2024 🌿 What a whirlwind! The beginning of the week, I was part of a team of 7 tackling the challenge: “𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦-𝘣𝘢𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘴𝘰𝘭𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵-𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴?” With just 1.5 days to brainstorm, our focus was on the old, abandoned harbour, Nyhamnen in Malmö. It was a blast rethinking urban spaces with nature as the cornerstone. A big shoutout to Mejeriet for hosting us in such a fantastic space (and the food was a treat 😋)! And special thanks to Ludwig Bengtsson Sonesson for answering our questions about the area — having the opportunity to ask unfiltered questions from someone directly involved in the development was invaluable. ✨ For me, this challenge was a refreshing dive back into city planning from a nature-first perspective, something I haven't focused on since my studies at Chalmers, where my primary interest was social sustainability in the built environment. Our approach was simple yet powerful: instead of adding more plans to the table, we asked, “𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥?” By pinpointing that first critical step, we believe we found a solid starting point for real progress. No, we didn’t make it to the finals — but hey, it’s all about the journey, right? 💡 And I definitely learned a lot about maintaining a positive mindset, thanks to our coach Finnur Sverrisson. Huge thanks to Jens Almqvist for being an incredible host, making this event seamless and engaging. Here’s to embracing challenges, asking the right questions, and always keeping nature at the forefront of our solutions! 🌱✨ #ClimathonLund #NatureBasedSolutions #SustainableCities #UrbanPlanning

What would you envision for the role of technology in 2050? Unconstrained by concerns about immediate feasibility, our RSE Peter Kalverla envisioned how climate-responsive urban planning could be democratized with the help of #DestinationEarth. Moreover, Peter has recently received the DestinE Platform Innovation BlueSky Concept Prize for his "visionary" proposal for the future! Congratulations, Peter! Read more about his submission to the #DestinationE challenge and his plans on making this vision become a reality: https://lnkd.in/gzn26jEb

I am so excited for 2025 as I will be engaging with global artists, professors, scientists, innovators, doctors, etc. to focus on art, education, and innovation as it relates to #SmartCities #FutureCites and #UrbanCommunities. By integrating art, education, and innovation into smart city initiatives, cities can become more vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for all citizens. Launching Tomas Consulting is a dream come true that will act as enabler for Smart City and Future City initiatives. Join me in this amazing journey. #FollowYourDreams Our team is are also very close to launching our collaboration platform The Global Advisory Council to focus on sustainability, innovation, health, and creativity that will enhance the quality of life for all. Stay Tuned #TCArtEducationInnovation #ArtEducationInnovationforSmartCities #SmartGoals #SmartThinkingBuildingaSustainableFuture #ArtEdInnovation #SmartCityArt #CreativeCities #ArtEducationMatters #InnovationInArtEd #UrbanPlanning #SmartCityDesign #ArtInSmartCities #CreativeCities #ArtAndUrbanism #EcoArtInSmartCities #SmartThinking #SustainableArtPractices #GreenArtInSmartCities #EnvironmentalArtInSmartCities #ArtForThePlanet #MentalHealth #PublicArtInSmartCities #UrbanArtInstallations #SmartCityPublicArt #StreetArtInSmartCities #UrbanRenewalThroughArt #ArtTech #SmartArt #DigitalArtInSmartCities #UrbanDigitalArt #ArtAndInnovation #PublicArtInstallations #UrbanRenewal #SustainableCities #CommunityEngagement #SocialCohesion #ArtForSocialChange #InclusiveCities #CommunityArtProjects #ArtTech #SelfReflection #BTITechNews #CreativeEntrepreneurship #InnovationInArt #StartupArt #ArtAndTechnology #EcoArt #SustainabilityInArtEd #TGAC #TheGlobalAdvisoryCouncil #EnvironmentalEducation #GreenCities #ArtForThePlanet #CulturalTourism #CreativeEconomy #ArtAndEconomicDevelopment #Art #Education #Innovation #Creativity