The next generation of green, resilient and socially inclusive smart cities

Informazioni relative al progetto

ReGreeneration

ID dell’accordo di sovvenzione: 101139636

DOI

10.3030/101139636

Data della firma CE 15 Dicembre 2023

Data di avvio 1 Gennaio 2024

Data di completamento 31 Dicembre 2027

Finanziato da

• Climate, Energy and Mobility

Costo totale

€ 10 819 307,32

Contributo UE

€ 9 999 358,63

Coordinato da

INETUM
France

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - ReGreeneration (The next generation of green, resilient and socially inclusive smart cities)

Periodo di rendicontazione: 2024-01-01 al 2025-06-30

Sintesi del contesto e degli obiettivi generali del progetto

The ReGreeneration project emerges in response to the urgent need to transform urban environments into more resilient, inclusive, and sustainable spaces, aligning with European strategic objectives regarding climate adaptation, social cohesion, and urban regeneration. In this context, the project articulates a series of pilot interventions in European cities, combining digital tools, participatory methodologies, and nature-based solutions to address local challenges such as environmental degradation, social exclusion, and the lack of quality public spaces. Through an interdisciplinary work structure that integrates social sciences, humanities, technology, and urban planning, ReGreeneration promotes co-creation with citizens, the involvement of local economic stakeholders, and impact assessment through key performance indicators (KPIs). The project's results are expected to generate significant impacts at the local and European scales, both in terms of improving urban well-being and in the formulation of replicable policies, thus contributing to a structural transformation of contemporary urban development models.

Lavoro eseguito dall’inizio del progetto fino alla fine del periodo coperto dalla relazione e principali risultati finora ottenuti

WP1: a secure collaborative platform was established, quality and ethics guidelines were defined, and regular coordination and management meetings were organized with the active participation of all partners.
WP2: a digital twin system was designed and prototyped that integrates urban data and enables the visualization of KPIs for managing interventions in pilot and replicator cities.
WP3: interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-city learning were promoted through workshops, one-on-one meetings, and gap analyses, addressing common challenges such as vegetation selection and community engagement.
WP4: the Bucharest pilot advanced the installation of environmental sensors, the participatory design of public spaces, and educational programs such as EcoAmbassadors, engaging more than 1,200 residents.
WP5: the Alverca pilot defined intervention zones through technical diagnoses and collaborative workshops, and advanced data-driven impact assessment, standardizing KPIs related to climate resilience, accessibility, biodiversity, and social use of space.
WP6: Paris advanced negotiations to reduce the heliport's footprint and transfer the land to the municipality, with the goal of fully revegetating the area and creating a biodiverse and accessible urban ecosystem.
WP7: Barcelona integrated greening interventions into strategic plans such as the SUMP and the Climate Plan, and plans to develop technical guides based on lessons learned.
WP8: Mutual learning between lead and replicating cities was promoted through thematic workshops, meetings, and a conceptual model that allows for simulating replication actions and evaluating results with shared KPIs.
WP9: A preliminary strategy for leveraging results was established, and the project was positioned at various events.

Progressi oltre lo stato dell’arte e potenziale impatto previsto (incluso l’impatto socioeconomico e le implicazioni sociali più ampie del progetto fino ad ora)

During the first 18 months of the ReGreeneration project, five Key Exploitable Results (KERs) have been consolidated, representing significant advances in nature-based urban regeneration: (1) an impact analysis framework with indicators to assess climate resilience, biodiversity, and social cohesion; (2) an international guide to good practices; (3) a modular replication package for less mature cities; (4) co-creation methodologies and participatory governance structures; and (5) a digital twin platform to simulate urban scenarios and support spatial decision-making. These results have been developed through collaborative workshops and tools such as the Business Model Canvas and Value Proposition Canvas, and have been aligned with preliminary business models that include consulting, SaaS, licensing, and training services.

The expected impact of the project extends to multiple levels: regeneration of degraded urban areas, improvement of quality of life and social cohesion, integration of green solutions into urban climate plans, and direct contribution to European missions such as the Green Deal, the Climate Neutral Cities Mission, and the Climate Change Adaptation Mission. To ensure the adoption and sustainability of these results, key needs have been identified, such as access to financing for replication, support for intellectual property (IPR), development of favorable regulatory and policy frameworks, internationalization of solutions, and strengthening of strategic alliances with public and private actors.

Working sessions at the Project Management Board meetings

Image of the digital tool where citizens can comment on the interventions

Working sessions at the Project Management Board meetings

Group photo of the project team during the visit to Barcelona

Working sessions at the Project Management Board meetings