Cool Streets combines scientific research and public engagement, working with local communities to implement effective street tree plantings that provide shade in heat-affected urban areas and reduce CO2 emissions. Cool Streets provides a practical way for people to take action. Residents, community groups, schools, councils, housing corporations and developers can get involved and achieve environmental, economic and social benefits for their local area.
Miskolc city’s district heating system, reducing greenhouse gas emission by 40 percent compared with the previous gas-based heating system. The geothermal project produces 660,000-1,000,000 gigajoules (GJ) of energy annually providing nearly 32,000 households and 1,000 public amenities (university, swimming pool, etc.) with heat.
Blue Gate Antwerp is being developed into a water-linked eco-effective industrial park. With this site, the City of Antwerp and the Flemish Region want to attract innovative businesses – both domestic and international – marking a new milestone for Antwerp in its innovative history.
SunSpot uses geographical information systems data to estimate the technical potential of rooftop solar, accounting for the tilt of roof surfaces and shading at the site.
The Australian Photovoltaic Institute and the University of New South Wales have partnered with Solar Analytics and Enosi in the Energy Data for Smart Decision Making project to develop an open modelling platform that uses spatial data and data on solar exposure, energy generation and consumption to help end users calculate the solar power potential of areas of interest.
The Flooded Roads Smart Warning System (FRSWS) project uses smart technology to provide both proactive and reactive mechaims to enhance road safety during flood episodes. The FRSWS minimises the risk of drivers inadvertantly driving into flooded roads by using advance warning signs that only activate in flood conditions. The innovative design and programming of these signs allows real time mapping and information for each road location with a FRSWS to be provided to disaster management entities and the community through a range of communication methods.
Switching on Darwin is a $10M project which is delivering smart technology to encourage innovative solutions and enhance community life.
The City of Oakland Slow Streets Program is intended to support safe physical activity by creating more space for physical distancing for all Oaklanders by declaring that all Slow Streets with and without soft closure barriers are Closed to Through Traffic so that people can more comfortably use these low-traffic streets for physically distant walking, wheelchair rolling, jogging, and biking all across the City.
Milan’s Strade Aperte (Open Streets) initiative seeks to rethink mobility and public spaces to ensure a more sustainable and livable city. Strade Aperte components represent Milan’s ongoing mobility strategy, reflect the impact of COVID-19 and include physical distancing requirements. The city has announced that 35km (22 miles) of streets will be transformed over the summer, with a rapid, experimental citywide expansion of cycling and walking space to protect residents as COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.
The ParkPower project is exploring the potential for parks to provide energy services and support green energy infrastructure. This offers opportunities to develop new income streams and savings for our parks and greenspaces.
The Mumbai Police introduced a new initiative called ‘The Punishing Signal’ in order to reduce constant honking by motorists at traffic signals at different parts of the city. Mumbai Police informed that decibel meters have been connected to traffic signal poles at CSMT, Marine,Peddar Road, Hindmata and Bandra. If the decibel levels went over 85 dB, the signal would reset and stay red for some more time. So basically, the more motorists honk, the longer they will wait at traffic signals as the signal won't turn green unless the decibel is less than 85 dB.