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🗣 As our project approaches its conclusion, we want to dedicate the time and space it deserves to reflect and celebrate every aspect of this extraordinary journey, filled with inspiring stories and individuals working together to foster locally sustainable futures 🌱 🌐 Join us for the grand finale of our 42-month project as we spotlight key achievements and the impact of our nine city pilots. 📅 22nd February ⏱ 10:00-13:45 CET 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dNq2rvzz 🔎 Curious about how we mapped our local ecosystems? Eager to delve into the narratives collected through participatory heritage methodologies? Interested in establishing your own Fab City Hub? 🏭 This final event is your gateway to exploring the innovative endeavors undertaken by #CENTRINNOeu partners and pilot cities. We will present the main results, the platforms generated, and delve into the local impact and success stories. The session will accentuate the synergies and connections forged over the four years of this extraordinary journey, and will be accompanied by the experienced eye of external experts. 🙌 Don’t miss the opportunity to get a comprehensive insight into the CENTRINNO project and what it means for the future of urban regeneration and transformation towards a sustainable and circular future. #H2020 #urbanregeneration #mappingecosystems #Livingarchive #heritage #circularity #FabCityHubs Pietro L. Verga, Ph.D. Flavio Besana, PhD Clara Callegaris Manifattura Milano Comune di Milano European Research Executive Agency (REA) Daniela Patti Peter Ramsden Marion Real Frenzi Ritter Jonathan Even-Zohar Fontana Valenti Carlotta PhD Ashley Laflin Alex Pazaitis Milena Calvo Juarez Tomas Diez liat rogel Zoe Romano Alexandre Mezard Vincent Guimas Roberto Vdovic Carolina Hegler Becker Ida Maj Emborg Bono Siebelink Karin Kruup Fab Lab Barcelona Fab City Foundation FAB CITY GRAND PARIS VOLUMES Metabolic Reinwardt Academie Waag Futurelab

✨ Get Ready for CITIES 2024! 🌟 A new era of urban transformation is on the horizon. Join us at CITIES 2024, where the brightest minds will converge to shape the cities of tomorrow. From smart solutions to sustainable growth, this is where innovation meets reality. 🔔 Stay tuned—big things are coming! #CITIES2024 #CitiesConference2024 #urbanplanning #sustainablecities #internationalconference #coastalplanning

Join our webinar on February 22nd to explore Centrinno's main results. #h2020 #urbanregeneration #mappingecosystems #milano #heritage #circulareconomy #FabCityHubs

How can innovative, replicable solutions reshape your city’s future? 🌍 Get ready to meet the innovators! Join us at the Urban Shark Tank at Smart City Expo World Congress 2024, where three innovative companies will showcase their replicable solutions to tackle urban challenges: 🐟 Make My Day 🐟 The Civic Group 🐟 FACTUAL Watch as an exciting panel of urban city ‘Sharks’—comprising experts in urban innovation—listen to these creative pitches from companies that have successfully implemented projects in their cities. The Sharks will offer valuable advice on how to replicate these solutions, making them scalable and impactful across different urban environments. They’ll also challenge the innovators with tough questions to ensure these ideas are adaptable from a city’s perspective. At the end, you will have the opportunity to vote for the most innovative and replicable solution! Don’t miss the chance to hear their pitches! 🌱 📅 When: 7 November, 09:45 - 10:30 AM 📍 Where: Orange Agora, Fira Barcelona Save the date! 🚀 #SmartCities #UrbanInnovation #Sustainability #SmartSolutions #SCEWC24 #UrbanSharkTank

“Water-sensitive Urban Design” or “Waterwise City Development” emphasizes how important it is to timely include many domains in creating Cities of the Future. Just last week I was part of a great virtual panel discussion (see reference in comment) where we all agreed on how important it is for Cities to take a holistic development approach, evolve from a domain perspective and involve all relevant experts and stakeholders early on, work with a growth mindset and collaborate across disciplines. And I made the point that we have the tool to do this today: the urban Digital Twin is the virtual roundtable where data from various contributors is merged to support collaboration across the asset lifecycle. This week at the #IFAT2024 fair in Munich, I heard from a case in Germany from Anja Neumann and Anke Gebhard, featured by DWA Deutsche Vereinigung für Wasserwirtschaft, Abwasser und Abfall. It's called Zukunftsinitiative Klima.Werk, where many cities of the Emscher-Lippe region and the Emschergenossenschaft / Lippeverband are working together to advance the green-blue conversion of municipalities in the Ruhr area. More water and greenery in our cities and less sealed areas! Climate change adaption has to become a guiding principle in all aspects of urban development to advance urban infrastructure for a better quality of life. #smartinfrastructure #smartcities #digitaltwins #infrastructureintelligence #bentleysystems Dr. Lisa Broß Tom Freyberg Will Sarni Sandra DiMatteo Cecília Correia Jo Knight Dustin Parkman Rodrigo Fernandes

Super nice to see progress in Siemensstadt Square: the laying of the foundation stone as the next step to develop of one of Europe’s largest urban redevelopment sites.  Looking forward to seeing and finally experiencing how digital innovations can transform a historical industrial site. Even nicer that Siemens Infrastructure's technologies will help to shape this carbon neutral urban district, e.g. with #DigitalTwin technology, #BuildingManagement systems and #EV charging.

🏙️ 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

#Munich has proudly secured second place in the latest Prognos-Städteranking 2024, showcasing its resilience and forward-thinking approach amidst the urban challenges of digitalization, climate change, and housing shortages. 🏆 This ranking, compiled by Prognos AG and Handelsblatt, assessed 71 major German cities based on 28 key indicators, including ecology, mobility, social factors, employment, and digitalization. Munich’s high placement reflects its effective strategies in these areas, particularly in renewable energy, transportation safety, and healthcare. ✨ Munich’s high ranking reflects its robust urban development strategies, particularly in areas such as renewable energy, transportation safety, and healthcare. Impressively, two out of the top five cities are in Bavaria, with Munich proudly securing second place. This recognition reflects Munich’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, digital transformation, and maintaining a high quality of life for its residents. The city’s success serves as a model for other urban areas striving to navigate the challenges of the future. Sounds good to you? Come and join us! https://lnkd.in/dMRg38wh munich business #successinbavaria #qualityoflife

The future of the real estate industry is now ⏰ EXPO REAL (Messe München) 2024 showcases the key topics shaping the industry. Four of them stand out, guiding the direction we need to take as a society.  In the words of our CEO, Steffen Szeidl: “Sustainability has always paid off.” Other trends and challenges highlighted at Expo Real through personal conversations, panel discussions, and lectures include protecting critical infrastructures, the emerging asset class of data centers, and sustainable, future-ready new buildings. What topics are important to you? Share your thoughts in the comments! #realestate #sustainability #exporeal #trends #dreso 

HOW EUROPE CAN RESHAPE ITS CITIES TO BOOST VIBRANCY,RESILIENCE AND CLIMATE ACTION. Most people assume that European cities are vibrant cultural hubs with buildings already set in stone. While there is some truth in this, Europe’s urban areas urgently need action to maintain their vibrancy and address climate and resource challenges. Low-density expansion and denser city centers are creating inefficiencies and imbalances, threatening Europe’s urban identity. Inequality in living space is rising, and many cities face housing crises or under-occupancy. Improving urban forms is essential for Europe’s climate goals, such as a 55% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. Efficient and balanced space use can halve construction emissions and reduce urban mobility emissions, freeing up land for green spaces. This can alleviate extreme temperatures, saving lives. Urban transitions to smarter space use are low-tech and can be applied today, inspired by cities like Freiburg, Zurich, and Barcelona. Europe's cohesion funds, the New European Bauhaus, and initiatives like NetZeroCities support urban transformations. However, these initiatives often overlook the potential of better space use. It’s time to revive Europe’s urban DNA of vibrancy, connectivity, and diversity, making efficient space use a central agenda for investors, planners, and policymakers. For more insights, check SYSTEMIQ's white paper on efficient and balanced space use, which challenges policymakers and investors to innovate and design sustainable cities for the future. Let’s discuss how we can drive this transformation together. #UrbanDevelopment #ClimateAction #SustainableCities #Europe #UrbanPlanning #GreenSpaces #EfficientLiving #NetZeroCities #SmartCities #Sustainability #UrbanInnovation