AmsTErdam BiLbao cItizen drivEn smaRt cities (ATELIER)
Duration: 2019-2025
Project team: Xiaojin Zhang
Funding organization: European Commission (H2020)
Project partners: City of Amsterdam, City of Bilbao, Tecnalia, TNO, Cartif, De Waag Society, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Paul Scherrer Institute, Steinbeis Europa Zentrum, City of Budapest, City of Matosinhos, City of Riga, City of Copenhagen, City of Bratislav, City of Krakow, DEUSTOTECH, Energy Cluster Bilbao, IBERDROLA, TELUR, SPECTRAL, etc.
Project Description
Challenges
ATELIER tackles urban district challenges by reducing carbon emissions, enhancing energy self-sufficiency, and integrating renewables. It overcomes regulatory, financial, and technological barriers while ensuring scalability and citizen engagement to roll out the Positive Energy District (PED) concept.
About the Project
ATELIER is a smart city project demonstrating Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) in eight European cities. Amsterdam and Bilbao serve as Lighthouse cities, while Bratislava, Budapest, Copenhagen, Krakow, Matosinhos, and Riga participate as Fellow cities, replicating and adapting successful solutions.
Methods
Life Cycle Assessment