VARCITIES - Green Cities are Healthier Cities

📢 Today, we are proud to announce the public launch of our 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹-𝗯𝗲𝗶𝗻𝗴 (𝗛&𝗪𝗕) 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺. At the heart of our project, this platform acts as a dynamic bridge connecting the tangible reality of our 7️⃣ pilot sites with their digital twins, offering users a seamless, user-friendly experience. 🤝 Developed by partner IES Ltd. 𝗩𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗛&𝗪𝗕 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 seamlessly integrates data from of each VARCITIES pilot site and relays time-series environmental data and user feedback through interactive dashboards and insightful 3D renders. 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e4SY6SPZ Energy Management in the Built Environment Research Lab (EMBER) Technical University of Crete Eurac Research Prospex Institute vzw University of Malta Skellefteå kommun stad Leuven Gżira Local Government Louth County Council Cyclopolis Crowdhelix Darttek Ltd. Inlecom Commercial Pathways senzemo Università degli Studi di Padova UniSMART - Fondazione Università di Padova ISOCARP Institute | Centre for Urban Excellence

🔁 🌞 Our Pilot site in Skellefteå kommun and its 5 #VisionarySolutions recognised as a good practice for climate neutrality by Viable Cities, the Swedish network that support the 23 Swedish cities committed to climate neutrality by 2030! 🤝 Gustaf Ulander, who leads Skellefteå kommun's Pilot mentions that for the development of nature-based solutions, getting advice from experts and working based on the reality of local conditions is key! Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e8ppty9F

🌍 Digital Twins for Healthier Cities! 🌱 Our latest policy brief explores how digital twin technology enables cities to simulate future scenarios, supporting smart, data-driven decisions for greener urban living.  Overcoming challenges in financing, interoperability, and privacy concerns are obstacles for cities adopting digital twins! Check out our policy recommendations 🏙️💡 🔗 Discover: https://lnkd.in/eGcb4vd7

🌞 🔁 On October 11, our Pilot in Dundalk, represented by Ursula Conlon from Louth County Council, took the stage at the 60th World Planning Congress of ISOCARP - International Society of City and Regional Planners in Siena, Italy! The event gathered 400+ global experts to explore #urbanregeneration. Dundalk’s transformation of the Library and Museum Courtyard into a vibrant public space through VARCITIES, with its mix of #nature-based, #social and #digital #VisionarySolutions, is a prime example of a successful regeneration effort! 🌐 The session organised by ISOCARP Institute | Centre for Urban Excellence compared urban regeneration projects relying on nature-based interventions from around the world, focusing on resilience and sustainability! 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eW7r4gQ5

🌿🇮🇹✨ We look forward to the NbS Italy Hub Annual meeting later this week! Our Pilot Castelfranco will be featured with a poster! ! 🖼️🌱

🌍 Digital Twins for Healthier Cities! 🌱 Our latest policy brief explores how digital twin technology can transform cities into greener, healthier spaces. From real-time data insights to informed policy guidance, their potential for greener, healthier city is huge! 🌆✨ 🔗 Discover: https://lnkd.in/eGcb4vd7

🌟 Congratulations to our Pilot City Dundalk and their Tidy Towns committee for winning Gold in the SuperValu Tidy Towns competition! 🏅👏 Our Pilot site is specifically mentioned in the judges' report, recognized for its age-friendly seating and wheelchair-accessibility, making Dundalk more inclusive and welcoming for everyone 💚 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eUutKB6Y

🌳 ✨ A Celebration of Nature in Novo Mesto! ✨ 🌻 On October 17th, our Pilot site, Novo Mesto Olympic Centre, came alive with the event “𝑾𝒉𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑭𝒐𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑪𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝑨𝒍𝒊𝒗𝒆.” This socio-cultural event connected participants of all ages with nature through different activities: from a morning forest trail exploring medicinal plants to an afternoon family-friendly activities along the trim track developped as part their #VisionarySolutions, attendees enjoyed learning about the benefits of nature for health and well-being!🌳💚 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/e-5UBs5a

🔔 𝐎𝐮𝐫 #8 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 🌞🌱 Discover what we have been up to in the past six months ➡️ ✅ All Visionary Solutions fully operational! 🤓 Evaluation and replication phase has started 🏟️ Social and cultural activities across our 7 Pilots! 🤝 Project partners were in Dundalk for the 8th Progress Meeting! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eid8aAPe

🎉 MULaR Shines at the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the Technical University of Crete! On October 15, 2024, Chania's #VisionarySolution 1, MULaR, took the spotlight during the celebration of the Technical University of Crete’s four-decade-long contribution to Chania and Crete. MULaR was developed in partnership with the Municipality of Chania and the Energy Management in the Built Environment Research Lab (EMBER) (coordinator of VARCITIES) was the first point of contact for attendees, garnering strong interest from visitors and tourists alike! 🔗 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/eWTh3azy