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Enhancing Liveable Cities with Smart Public Space Management and Sustainable Mobility for climate neutrality in urban areas: the URBAN-FLOW Approach

Project description

Data-driven decision-making for liveable urban spaces

Urban areas face numerous challenges, including climate change and pollution, which lead to unsustainable living conditions. Consequently, solutions and actions are urgently required to improve living standards in these regions. The EU-funded URBAN-FLOW project aims to transform urban spaces into sustainable, climate-neutral environments. It will address challenges like limited public space and inefficient mobility through data-driven decision-making and innovative solutions. Testing in Florence, Tampere, and Valencia, the project focuses on dynamic space management and transport optimisation. It will also involve Brussels, Edinburgh, and Pilsen to ensure scalable solutions. The goal is to boost urban accessibility and reduce emissions.

Objective

URBAN-FLOW is a groundbreaking initiative designed to reshape urban spaces into sustainable, climate-neutral, and resilient environments. The project addresses key urban challenges such as limited public space, inefficient mobility and land use planning, suburban connectivity gaps, fragmented energy and mobility systems, and the need for inclusive, liveable urban areas. By integrating Local Digital Twins (LDTs) and Mobility Data Spaces (MDS), URBAN-FLOW enhances data-driven decision-making, enabling dynamic space management and participatory urban regeneration towards climate-neutral mobility, integrated energy, and resilient design.

The project is demonstrated in three Lead Cities: Valencia (Spain), Florence (Italy), and Tampere (Finland), where innovative urban solutions will be tested. These solutions include dynamic curb-side management, multimodal transport optimization, and green infrastructure integration. The project also involves three Replicant Cities: Edinburgh (United Kingdom), Brussels (Belgium), and Pilsen (Czech Republic), ensuring the scalability and adaptability of the proposed measures across diverse urban contexts.

URBAN-FLOW employs a systemic co-creation approach through City Living Labs (CLLs), engaging policymakers, citizens, and businesses in collaborative urban transformation. The project aligns with the European Green Deal and the Mission 100 Climate-Neutral Cities, driving policy-driven replication across European cities. By combining advanced digital tools, participatory governance, and climate resilience strategies, URBAN-FLOW seeks to create urban environments that enhance accessibility, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve the overall quality of life for residents.
To maximise its footprint and its results uptake, the project leverages several city and climate related EU networks: ClimateKIC, EIT Urban Mobility, Open and Agile Smart Cities, Urban Technologies Alliance.

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Funding Scheme

HORIZON-IA - HORIZON Innovation Actions

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Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MISS-2024-CIT-01

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Coordinator

THE LISBON COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS ASBL
Net EU contribution
€ 1 177 000,00
Address
RUE DE LA LOI 155 RESIDENCE PALACE IPC
1040 Bruxelles / Brussel
Belgium
Region
Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Région de Bruxelles-Capitale/ Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest Arr. de Bruxelles-Capitale/Arr. Brussel-Hoofdstad
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Other
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Total cost
€ 1 177 000,00

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