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Engage multiple stakeholders to create a common vision and a roadmap for zero emission neighbourhoods.

Employ innovative and low-cost solutions for accelerated interventions.

Map existing land uses and develop a baseline database for informed decisions on climate mitigation and adaptation projects.

Promote sustainable transportation solutions based on cycling and walking by creating car-free and pollution-free areas.

Create liveable and inclusive urban neighbourhoods by restoring urban landscapes in decline and connecting existing green areas.

Reduce air pollution through capacity building at individual and institutional levels to change electric supply and heating models in municipal buildings and private residences.

Develop an impact evaluation and learning framework to assess environmental quality, co-benefits, well-being, social equity, etc.

Set the foundation for good governance for transformative urban development towards sustainable, resilient and climate-secure areas.

Which emissions domains will the pilot activities address?

Consumption of electricity generated for buildings, facilities, and infrastructure  
All vehicles and transport (mobile energy) 
Land use (including agriculture, forestry, and other land uses)

Systemic transformation – levers of change the pilot activities will exploit

Governance & Policy
Social Innovation
Finance & Funding
Learning & Capabilities
Data & Digitalisation

Stakeholder types that the city would like to engage in the pilot activities

Academia
Research Institutions
Citizens
Business
Local NGO, Associations

Transferable features of the pilot activities to a Twin City/ies

An innovative approach to neighbourhood zoning and data collection based on a bottom-up approach involving civic society and technical institutions;
A model for Climate Neutral Zones that can be scaled up and replicated in other EU cities;
An approach for experimenting with innovative urban regeneration models aiming at sustainable energy, heating and mobility, and novel urban planning approaches;
A “neighbourhood engineer” model aimed at building a bridge between the citizens and local authorities and between data-driven inspections and shared proposals for urban regeneration projects;
Feedback mechanisms and reporting systems allowing residents to express concerns, provide feedback, and report positive and negative impacts.

Enabling conditions that will support the successful replication of your pilot activities in the Twin City

A favourable social and institutional environment for the facilitation towards the design of low-energy, zero-pollution, high-quality areas to live and thrive;
An enabling environment and previous successful experiences that build trust between citizens, technical advisors, and authorities and allow for the creation of a common vision;
Accurate mapping and evaluation of barriers that need to change to enable the envisaged transformations;
Supportive policy from the local and regional authorities;
A clear regulatory framework for urban regeneration and interventions related to climate mitigation and adaptation projects;
Tools to inspire participation of stakeholders, e.g., well-documented procedures, transparent planning, and shared and co-created knowledge;
Previous projects and experiences to ensure continuity of successful examples;
Access to a range of funding and financing opportunities to create an enabling environment for experimentation.