Innovative Projects
Mapping Equitable Access to the City with CThood: Interview with Vasileios Milias.
How accessible is your neighborhood, really? In this interview, researcher Vasileios Milias shares how CThood is redefining urban equity through open data and visual tools.
Read MoreMapping Equitable Access to the City with CThood: Interview with Vasileios Milias.SmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban Wastewater
Water scarcity and outdated wastewater systems threaten cities and industries across the Western Balkans. The SmartWaterTwin project aims to transform wastewater from a burden into a valuable resource. By applying circular economy principles, the project enables energy, nutrient, and water recovery. It provides tools, training, and a digital HUB to guide municipalities and industries toward sustainable water management. This approach strengthens local capacity while aligning with EU and climate goals.
Read MoreSmartWaterTwin Project: Circular Economy for Urban WastewaterBiodesign in the Balkans: Unlocking the Potential of a Regenerative Bioeconomy
Can biodesign in the Balkans turn waste into value? Explore the region’s resources and its role in building a regenerative, green future.
Read MoreBiodesign in the Balkans: Unlocking the Potential of a Regenerative BioeconomyFrom Desolation to Innovation: The Joint Research Centre’s Cutting-Edge Sustainable Building
The European Commission is building a sustainable, innovative Joint Research Centre (JRC) in Seville, Spain, designed to fully offset its CO2 emissions. Featuring a solar-panel domed roof, the building will transform the La Cartuja area into a vibrant cultural hub. The JRC building joins Seville’s growing collection of sustainable architectural projects, like the Metropol Parasol, contributing to the city’s modernization, carbon reduction, and cultural appeal.
Read MoreFrom Desolation to Innovation: The Joint Research Centre’s Cutting-Edge Sustainable BuildingSustainable Sports Stadiums: The Future of Sport Venues
As global awareness of sustainability grows, the sports industry is embracing eco-friendly practices in stadium construction and operations. Sustainable sports stadiums are adopting eco-friendly practices like energy efficiency, water conservation, and waste reduction. Some venues highlight innovations in sustainability, while also serving as community hubs. This shift offers environmental, economic, and social benefits, showcasing a growing commitment to responsibility and innovation in the sport world.
Read MoreSustainable Sports Stadiums: The Future of Sport VenuesPedal Smarter: The Ultimate Guide to Cycling Apps.
Cycling has become a popular and sustainable way to stay fit, reduce carbon emissions, and explore new areas. With the rise of technology, cyclists now have access to a variety of apps designed to enhance their experience. This article provides an overview of some of the best cycling apps available, including tools for tracking rides, creating routes, and connecting with other cyclists. These apps cater to cyclists of all levels and preferences, offering everything from performance tracking to route planning and social engagement.
Read MorePedal Smarter: The Ultimate Guide to Cycling Apps.Going back to Nature with Forest Schools
What can we do to help children understand the importance of sustainability and the impact of their actions on our planet? Environmental education plays a crucial role in this. The article focuses on the unique aspects of studying at a Forest School
Read MoreGoing back to Nature with Forest SchoolsOrdos “Ghost City”: Navigating the Pitfalls of New City Development
Imagine a city built from scratch, with grand boulevards, futuristic architecture, and luxury homes—yet eerily empty. This is Ordos, China that began as a bold vision for urban transformation but quickly became a cautionary tale of overambition, speculative development, and the unpredictable forces of market economics. What went wrong? And how has Ordos managed to turn its story around, slowly finding new life amid its vast, empty streets? Writing about Ordos offers a unique lens on the complexities of modern city-building, the pitfalls of rapid urbanization, and the resilience required to reinvent a failed dream.
Read MoreOrdos “Ghost City”: Navigating the Pitfalls of New City DevelopmentBalancing Dreams and Realities: The Hardships of Creating New Cities
Numerous new city projects are currently being implemented across various countries, aiming to become smart cities, sustainable cities, or a combination of both. Building a completely new smart and sustainable city from scratch comes with numerous challenges, ranging from the initial stages of master planning to final execution and long-term operations. The article focuses on challenges which new city projects face.
Read MoreBalancing Dreams and Realities: The Hardships of Creating New CitiesBuilding a Better Mobility Future. Interview with a Participant of the”Bridge for the Cities” Conference
Our expert is Patrik Würschl, program manager and venture scout at Impact Hub Vienna, whose mission is to inspire, connect, and enable entrepreneurs while strengthening the ecosystem around them. He presented one of Impact Hub’s programs, the “Better Mobility Accelerator”,…