ASCEND Project

🚦 ACCELERATING PCEDs 🗣️ Citizen-centric solutions Our latest Newsletter explores how ASCEND cities are empowering citizens to co-create climate-neutral, sustainable neighbourhoods. 📢 Read now ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/citizen-c… #EUSmartCities #CitizenEngagement #PCEDs

🚲 Moving Smarter: ASCEND cities are transforming how we move people & goods. 💡 From shared Mobility Points in #Munich 🚏 💡 To low-carbon micro hubs in #Lyon 📦 💡 To smart EV charging in #AlbaIulia 🔌 What’s moving your city forward? 👇 #SP4 #EUSmartCities

🧰 The Mobility & Freight Toolbox: What Cities Need🚲🚚 From shared #Mobility hubs in #Munich to low-carbon micro hubs in #Lyon & EV charging in #AlbaIulia—#ASCEND cities are scaling clean transport. ⚡ What’s your best #Mobility solution? 👇 #SP4 #EUSmartCities

🚚 Clean Mobility, Smarter Cities #ASCEND cities are scaling shared mobility, EV infrastructure & low-carbon freight. 💡 Public-private MaaS, smart charging, & inclusive carsharing are reshaping how people & goods move. 🔗 ascend-project.eu/solution-p… #UrbanMobility #SmartCities #SP4

🚶‍♀️🚴‍♂️ What drives micro-mobility forward? As part of our latest #ASCENDProject newsletter, we’re asking: ✅ Pick your top 2 actions! • Pedestrian zones • Pop-up bike lanes • Car-free districts • Green corridors 🗳️ Vote here 👉 twentycomms.typeform.com/mic… #EUSmartCities

🚦 ACCELERATING PCEDs 🚲 Decarbonising Mobility & Freight Logistics Our latest Newsletter dives into how ASCEND cities are transforming transport systems. 📢 Read now ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/decarboni… #EUSmartCities #UrbanMobility #SustainableTransport #ASCENDProject #PCEDs

🏡 Scaling Urban Renovation From prefab retrofits in #Munich to hybrid grids in #Prague, #ASCEND cities are leading the way in smart, energy-efficient buildings. 🔍 Explore how 7 ASCEND cities are building climate-ready futures: 👉 linkedin.com/feed/update/urn… #EUSmartCities #SP3

🏗️ How can cities renovate faster & smarter? #ASCEND cities show the way: 1️⃣ Prefab retrofits cut time & emissions (#Munich) 2️⃣ Public mandates scale impact (#Lyon) 3️⃣ Water-based heat exchangers deliver (#Budapest) 4️⃣ Replication needs tools & the right ecosystem #SP3

🧰 What tools help cities build smarter & greener? From prefab façades in #Munich to EPCs in #Budapest & urban mandates in #Lyon—#ASCEND cities are scaling energy-efficient buildings. 🏙️ Smart tech + strong policies = real impact. #SP3 #EUSmartCities #PCEDs

🏗️ Energy-Efficient Buildings – The Future of Urban Transformation ♻️ From prefabricated façades to digital planning, ASCEND cities are scaling up climate-ready buildings. 💬 What’s driving change in your city? Let’s discuss 👇 🔗 ascend-project.eu/solution-p… #SP3 #PCEDs

📊 Poll results are in: What drives success in energy communities? ⚡ Top factor: Clear national legal frameworks. Financing tools came second, followed by citizen engagement and digital solutions. Do these results reflect your city’s experience? 👇 #EUSmartCities #SP2 #PCEDs

🖋️ At #CitiesMissionConference2025, #ScalableCities & @NetZeroCitiesEU signed a Manifesto of Collaboration to boost climate action in cities. This builds on the agreement signed by @ASCEND_eu at #SCEWC24 — uniting efforts to scale impactful, city-led solutions across Europe!

⏳ 30 minutes to go! Join us + @neutralpath_ for a webinar on sustainable mobility in #PCEDs 🌱🚦 🗓️ 15 May | 🕥 10:30–12:00 CEST 🌍 Featuring Munich & Zaragoza No registration needed — join here: 🔗 teams.microsoft.com/dl/launc… #SustainableMobility #EUSmartCities #EUCitiesMission

🚀 ACCELERATING PCEDs 🏗️ Rethinking Buildings for PCEDs Our latest Newsletter explores how ASCEND cities are tackling building renovation and construction with integrated renewables, storage, and frugal solutions! 📢 Read now ⬇️ linkedin.com/pulse/building-… #EUSmartCities

🔁 At #CitiesMissionConference2025, @ASCEND_eu joined the Peer-to-Peer Cities Exchange—a workshop on urban energy systems, real-life solutions & climate goals. 🏙️ Cities explored #PEDs, digital twins, heating, energy communities & electrification in group discussions!

Day 1 at #CitiesMissionConference2025 ✅ Philippe Fournand & Stefan Synek from ASCEND joined the panel on Positive Energy Districts—sharing reflections, future prospects & collaboration needs. 📅 Tomorrow: Peer-to-peer session on urban energy planning! #EUSmartCities

🌍 ASCEND at #ChangeNOW2025 🇫🇷 Last week, we joined the #ScalableCities stand to spotlight how PCEDs are helping cities lead the climate transition. 🏙️ A highlight: Lyon’s Mayor visited to reaffirm ASCEND’s role in delivering “Lyon 2030” and the city’s #NetZero goals.