Smart City Challenge: 3.7M euros to solve urban challenges with cities, researchers and companies
The diverse international pool of challenges highlights a common theme: transitioning towards climate neutrality and creating better living environments for citizens. Here’s a breakdown of the collected challenges:
Energy: Nine challenges focus on empowering energy communities, enhancing the effectiveness of street lighting, addressing energy dependence of critical infrastructure, and improving indoor climate control through room-based systems.
Mobility: Five challenges address various aspects of transportation, including water travel, sidewalk mobility, assisting the hearing impaired in public transport, passenger counting for better planning, and improved parking management.
Circular Economy: Three challenges tackle issues like food waste reduction, repurposing old buildings, and engaging citizens in circular economy practices.
City Planning: Eight challenges target different city planning issues, such as mapping underground structures (including tree roots), providing affordable housing, managing empty commercial real estate, and handling cities under constant construction.
City Maintenance: Five challenges focus on flood resilience, protecting river shores, detecting street markings, monitoring city temperatures, and maintaining green spaces in challenging areas.
People-Centered City: Five challenges emphasize developing urban spaces that support well-being and health, improving communication with citizens, and providing assistance during crises.
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