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MEET UP for city...
Are there any city representativers here, who are interested in drones? MEET UP on 17th SEPTEMBER, 16:00 in Stuttgart / GERMANY Stuttgart for you: Discussion with other city representatives about chances and challenges for drones in cities. MEET UP will be part of SMART CITY SOLUTIONS part of INTERGEO and INTERAERIAL SOLUTIONS . +170 drone related exhibitors will be there during these shows (17-19 Sep) - you will hardly find this offer and combination anywhere else in Europe! Interested in? Just send a message to jjaehnke@hinte-messe.de - and you will be in (incl. ticket)!
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REMOURBAN Infopacks...
In view to the REMOURBAN's end in December 2019 we are releasing press releases , insights and other communication materials on REMOURBAN technical solutions for Smart Cities. In the coming months we will upload a series of documents containing valuable information on technologies in the fields of energy efficiency, mobility and ICT. At this link you can find the information packages published so far. Check them if you're interested and help us spread the word!
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Upcoming Fraunhofer...
Join us for the next Fraunhofer Morgenstadt / Future City Conference on September 16th in Stuttgart (Germany). Get latest insights from applied research into Future Urban Design, Urban Supply Systems, Data and Digitalization, Smart Governance, Mobility, and Communication in Public Space as well as the launch of Morgenstadt’s Future City Innovation Programme. https://www.iao.fraunhofer.de/lang-de/veranstaltungen/617/the-future-of-public-space.html
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BABLE Future Sessions in...
An early dialogue between different stakeholders can significantly ease the implementation of Smart City projects. Through the BABLE Future Sessions we provide a space to have such dialogues in a open way - without any obligations – and with the option to find future partners and ideas. In each session a city presents a vision, a challenge or a plan which then will be discussed with all paricipants - different actors involved in innovative urban projects, such local governments, companies, researchers, etc. During the Smart City Solutions Expo in September in Stuttgart on the 19th of September , there will be two BABLE Future Sessions organised in cooperation with the city of Waiblingen . 1) Decreasing commuting traffic: The role of Workhubs 2) E-Government: Easing Public & Corperate Service? (using the example of service-bw ) The sessions of approximatley 90 minutes will take place in the Regio Lounge at Messe Stuttgart. To ensure an open and direct communication, the number of participants per session is limited to 15. If you would like to join a session or if you have any questions, feel free to contact me !
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"(R)evolutionize Green...
Our environment is important to you and you already have concepts or solutions with which you can actively shape the transformation of our cities? Together with EnBW Innovation, we have started the "(R)evolutionize Green Cities"-Challenge to give you the opportunity to take your future into your own hands and show what you can do! We are looking for early-stage startups from all over Europe to drive innovation and make life in Green Cities more efficient, enjoyable and simply better in every way. But what do you get out of it? EnBW Innovation will award a total of €10,000 in prize money and the opportunity to collaborate together with EnBW Innovation. Therefore we can guarantee the winners access to the award-winning incubation program of EnBW Innovation to make your ideas reality and open many doors for the future of your startup! On-top, there is the chance to get awarded with individual scholarships that ensure the winners' income during the incubation! So if you think that your concept will help to drive the sustainable city of the future, you should take this opportunity and take part in our Challenge! All Information can be found here: https://app.ekipa.de/challenge/green-cities/
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Drones & Urban Air...
17-19 September in Stuttgart EXPO + DIALOG = Inspiration for intelligent and smart city develpment. More information & tickets here SMART CITY SOLUTIONS In case you offer a drone service or product, that will have an outstanding and sustainable impact in cities or peoples live or nature: Apply for DRONE PIONEER AWARD until 25th August and be part of the big drone gathering in September https://dronepioneeraward.com Parallel to SMART CITY SOLUTIONS in September will take place not only great seminars by BABLE (like the training for SMART CITY Fachkraft), but also the big drone gathering with EUROPEAN DRONE SUMMIT , the trade show INTERAERIAL SOLUTIONS part of INTERGEO and the award session of mentioned DRONE PIONEER AWARD on 18th September. So join us in September in Stuttgart!
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REMOURBAN presents its...
A few months from now REMOURBAN will come to an end. As a farewell to its readers, the project released a brochure on its achievements and legacy Five years have almost passed from that morning in January 2015 when REMOURBAN started taking its first steps in the smart renovation of the cities of Nottingham (UK), Tepebaşi (Turkey) and Valladolid (Spain). To celebrate the end of the project and its many success stories, REMOURBAN Partners joined forces to sum up in a few pages the actions that made the lives of hundreds of thousands of citizens in Europe more comfortable and sustainable. REMOURBAN final brochure presents the impacts generated by the project in three main areas: low energy district, sustainable mobility and integrated infrastructure. Special attention is paid to the replication of REMOURBAN’s solutions beyond the project duration. Learn more on Tepebaşi’s smart street lighting system and find out how much of the energy consumed in Valladolid’s demo site comes from renewable sources. Did you know that Nottingham’s electric bus fleet is the largest in Europe? And what will the cities of Seraing (Belgium) and Miskolc (Hungary) do to keep REMOURBAN alive in the years to come? You will find all this and much more in REMOURBAN final brochure, click here to download it !
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Early bird für SMART CITY...
BABLE ist Partner für den SMART CITY SOLUTIONS Dialog, welcher vom 17.-19. September in Stuttgart stattfindet. An den 3 Konferenztagen stehen die Themen Energie, Mobilität, Datenmanagement und jede Menge weitere Inspirationen im Vordergrund. 650 Austeller auf der INTERGEO als Weltleitmesse für Geoinformation insgesamt, in welche die SMART CITY SOLUTIONS eingebettet ist, bieten zusammen mit der Konferenz, Meetups und vielen Side-events ein definitiv lohnendes Programm. Der Frühbucherrabatt für die Konferenzt SMART CITY SOLUTIONS Dialog endet am 18.08., Registrierung für die Messe und Konferenztickets sind hier zu finden: https://smartcitysolutions.eu/de/tickets Während dieser Zeit auf dem Messegelände wird auch die erste Schulung zur SMART CITY FACHKRAFT durch BABLE und TÜV SÜD angeboten, es findet eine kurze Version der Civil City Challenge des Fraunhofer IAO statt, eine Startup Session wird am 18.09. durchgeführt und parallel findet eine von Europas größten Messen zum Thema zivile, kommerzielle Drohnennutzung statt, die INTERAERIAL SOLUTIONS. Wir freuen uns auf Sie!
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Register now: SMART...
September 17, 2019 // Stuttgart Nearly 40% of the annual global greenhouse gas emissions are generated by the building sector. Twenty years from now, buildings could be a lot more energy efficient. What digital technologies and new practices have made their way into the building sector and what are the economics behind smart planning? Professionals from the public and private sector as well as research institutions, developers and financing institutions from the United Kingdom, Germany, Austria and Switzerland will come together at the Smart Builders’ Summit and discuss the future of the building industry. Areas of interest will be "The Future of the Building Industry", "Planning in Smart Districts and Cities", "New Practices in Planning and Building", as well as "The Economics of Smart Planning". The event is organised by the UK Science and Innovation Network (SIN) and BABLE . Participants have a specific interest in the opportunities of digital technologies in planning and operating building assets, are keen on engaging internationally and see potential in cross-national cooperation in the construction sector. We’d like to spark cooperation in the field of digital construction and encourage the collaboration of our industries. The different formats including short expert lectures, panel discussions, workshops and informal exchanges are designed to help you discuss not only current developments in the building sector but also joint opportunities and future partnerships in the exciting field of future digital building. Sign up for the Smart Builders' Summit in Stuttgart until September 9th, 2019
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Germany's first Smart...
Die TÜV SÜD Akademie bietet ab Herbst 2019 in Kooperation mit BABLE Smart Cities die erste Smart City Schulung Deutschlands an, die erfolgreiche Teilnehmer kompakt in 2 Tagen zur "Smart City Fachkraft" ausbildet. Innerhalb der zweitägigen Schulung erhalten die Teilnehmer anhand von Beispielen und Erfahrungen aus Pilotstädten und -projekten weltweit einen Überblick in die Möglichkeiten und aktuellen Entwicklungen bezüglich der Planung und Umsetzung innovativer, nachhaltiger und digitaler Stadtmodelle. Anhand von verschiedenen Instrumenten und Modellen bekommen die Teilnehmer Anregungen für die Entwicklung integrierter Lösungsansätze und die Erstellung von Smart City Roadmaps und Strategien. Zudem bietet die Schulung Raum für Erfahrungsaustausch und Diskussion mit Experten, die das Thema Smart City global begleiten, beraten und unterstützen. Am 17.-18. September 2019 findet die Pilotveranstaltung „Smart City – Basiswissen für digitale und nachhaltige Stadtentwicklung“ im Rahmen der Messe Smart City Solutions auf dem Gelände der Messe in Stuttgart statt. In cooperation with BABLE Smart Cities, TÜV SÜD Academy will be offering Germany's first Smart City training course starting in autumn 2019. Successful participants will receive compact training to become "Smart City specialists" in two days. During the two-day training, participants will gain an overview of the possibilities and current developments in the planning and implementation of innovative, sustainable and digital city models based on examples and experiences from pilot cities and projects worldwide. Using various instruments and models, the participants receive suggestions for the development of integrated solutions and the creation of Smart City Roadmaps and strategies. In addition, the training offers space for exchange of experience and discussion with experts who accompany, advise and support the topic of Smart City globally. On 17-18 September 2019 , the pilot event "Smart City - Basic Knowledge for Digital and Sustainable Urban Development " will take place as part of the Smart City Solutions trade fair at the Stuttgart Exhibition Centre. Anmeldung und Informationen
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25 Mio EUR funding to...
Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Telecom: Further €25 million EU funding available to improve access to online services across Europe The European Commission has launched the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Telecom 2019–2 call, making €25 million available to stimulate and sustain the deployment of European Digital Service Infrastructures (DSIs) in the areas of Cybersecurity, eHealth, eProcurement, European e-Justice, European Platform for Digital Skills and Jobs and the Public Open Data. In 2019, CEF Telecom aims to provide up to €88 million in total funding for 18 DSIs, in order to meet the needs of public administrations, businesses and citizens in their cross-border activities. The CEF Telecom 2019–2 call aims to support the following areas: Cybersecurity - €10 million to increase the cybersecurity capabilities of actors that are fundamental for a State's cybersecurity, such as National Computer Security Incident Response Teams (CSIRTs), Operators of Essential Services (OES), National Competent Authorities (NCAs) or Single Points of Contact (SPOCs); eHealth - €5 million to improve cross-border healthcare access and services using ICT tools, specifically to make ePrescriptions and Patient Summaries widely available in the EU; eProcurement – €1 million to simplify public procurement procedures and processes, as well as to facilitate the participation of both suppliers and buyers in them; European e-Justice – €3 million to ensure that citizens and businesses can rapidly reap the practical benefits of e-Justice tools; European Platform for Digital Skills and Jobs - €1 million to support the equipment of individuals and the labour force in Europe with adequate digital skills; Public Open Data – €5 million to achieve better services for citizens and public administrations thanks to the re-use of public-sector information deploying innovative solutions. For more information, click here
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Award for Sustainable...
Apply for the 8th SUMP Award today! The 8th SUMP Award focuses on safe walking and cycling, which ties into this year's EUROPEANMOBILITYWEEK theme. The award focuses on the integration of safe active mobility in sustainable urban mobility planning. This covers the development and promotion of walking and cycling as urban transport modes and the improvement of safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Read our manual to find out more about the concept of safe walking and cycling. The call for applications is open until 31 October 2019 – 24:00 (CET). Read the call for applications here and the evaluation criteria here . More information...
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Save the Date:...
SMART CITY SOLUTIONS in Stuttgart, 17.-19. September 2019 Inspiration für die intelligente Stadtentwicklung, Digitalisierung und Ressortübergreifendes Arbeiten mit Daten, strategisch, Bürger-orientiert. Konferenzprogramm Link SMART CITY SOLUTIONS DIALOG , Frühbuchertickets nutzen: Ticketshop ! ------- Nutzen Sie die Chance für den Austausch mit Städtevertretern, Startups und Anbietern! Expo, conference, meetups - SMART CITY SOLUTIONS is part of worldwide leading show for geodata & surveying, the INTERGEO Early Bird Tickets here ----- Use the possibility to speak with city representatives, startup companies and solution providers.
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Nominierung für den...
Zu den Informationen der Webseite des Deutschen Nachhaltigkeitspreises
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Nottingham ready to beat...
As Theresa May signs into law a commitment to bring the UK’s carbon emissions to net zero by 2050, one city in the UK is on its way to achieving this goal 22 years sooner As one of her final acts as Prime Minister, Theresa May , announced that she will be signing into law a pledge to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 . This would make Britain the first member of the G7 to make such a commitment official. The announcement was largely applauded by environmental groups but there was also criticism of how the target will be met and whether it is in fact feasible. However, one city in the UK is making strides to be net zero all on their own 22 years earlier. Nottingham , located 200 km north of London, has been on the forefront of reducing carbon emissions since 2000 when it signed the Nottingham Declaration on Climate Change . Since then they have been ahead of schedule in meeting the 2020 targets set out in the Kyoto protocol back in 2005 and they have already surpassed their own 2020 Energy Strategy targets of a 26% reduction in carbon emissions having reduced emissions by 39%. Now, spurred on in part by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s 2018 report , Nottingham City Council has pledged to be net zero by 2028 . To meet such lofty goals the city has invested in one of the UK’s largest electric bus fleets , expanded their tram network, runs many services on renewable sources, improved cycling facilities and installed solar panels on over 4500 domestic properties. An interesting feature of Nottingham’s strategy though has been retaining control of key assets, such as heat networks and transport systems , along with a desire to build in-house ability. “There has been a policy of trying to push things forward and retain municipal control,” says Jonathan Ward, Principal Energy Policy Officer with Nottingham City Council. By taking this approach, the city has been able to provide energy and heat to its citizens in a responsible and affordable way through initiatives like the creation of Robin Hood Energy . This not-for-profit company is owned by city council and aims to distribute low cost energy and address fuel poverty . As of 2018, 100% of the electricity they provide is renewable. The council also owns a heat network that supplies heat to business and residents along with smart meter functions. Ward explains that in council, “there’s been an ethos of making sure these measures are a just transition as well.” This, “just transition” is another key feature of Nottingham’s climate change strategy. “It shouldn’t be a message of less,” believes Ward, “rather how do we do things differently and improve other things at the same time.” To this aim they are involved in several building refurbishment projects aimed directly at improving citizens quality of life, many of which are funded in part by the European project Remourban . As part of this venture, the council was able to roll out the ultra low-energy home pilot program based on the sustainable Energiesprong concept. This method can retrofit and refurbish flats using prefabricated components in a few days with a 30-year warranty. Once completed these homes are energy efficient, net zero residences that use renewable energy created from the structure. The Nottingham Energiesprong scheme entails renovations to 150 homes and is focused on some of the older houses which are currently difficult to heat and will lift these residents out of fuel poverty. Despite all these initiatives and success stories, there is only some much local authorities can do to address this global problem, and so Nottingham welcomes the commitment made at the national level . “Cities have been setting ambitious targets for some time,” says Ward, “but it is great when you got the international and national targets driving things.” He believes the 2050 target is beneficial because it will provide a country wide framework for everyone to plan and work around. By raising the national minimum requirements and adding stronger weights to sustainability, considerations alongside economic and housing targets local planners should be able to do more. The pledge will also help address things outside of local control, such as the countries energy grid, the evolution of industry and the electrification of transport. By Bradley van Paridon
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Webinar - The Integrated...
Thursday 19th of June, 2019 at 14:00h (CEST / UTC+2) Over the past few years a new trend has been spreading in Europe. The concept of smart cities has gained momentum in connection with the sustainable development of urban areas and, hence, the life quality of their inhabitants. By means of using digital technologies as a vector to increase the efficiency of a large number of urban functions and services, several solutions are being developed and tested in the fields of Energy Efficiency, Mobility and ICT. The REMOURBAN Project tackles those three areas in its demonstration sites, where energy efficiency in buildings, transport decarbonisation and the development of digital platforms are being put to the test. To do that in a systematic way, the Urban Regeneration Model for European cities (URM) has been developed as a methodology to help cities make the best mix of innovative technical and non-technical solutions to accelerate their transformation into smart and more sustainable cities. An insight into the URM and how it can bring European cities forward will be presented to the audience. Next, the city of Valladolid (Spain) will be presented as a case study. Representatives of the Municipality of Valladolid (Spain), a city leader in the field of electric mobility and energy efficiency, will illustrate how the development of its Sustainable Urban Development Strategy was shaped by the URM. Finally, the webinar will shed light into how and why the URM could also be used by other cities interested in undergoing similar urban development paths as Valladolid. This webinar is part of a series of six webinars organised by the REMOURBAN project. It will be held in English and will last approximately 45 minutes. Click here to join the webinar on Thursday, 19th June at 14.00h CEST AGENDA, SPEAKERS & MODERATOR Introduction - Matthieu Grosjean:Project Manager, Steinbeis-Europa-Zentrum Introductory words on Project REMOURBAN and this webinar. Introduction to the REMOURBAN Urban Regeneration Model (URM) - Elena Hoyos: Remourban Project Manager, Valladolid City Council Transformation process in European cities: The Urban Regeneration Model Case study: the city of Valladolid. The Integrated Urban Plan as a sustainable urban development strategy - Jesús Gómez: CEO, Valladolid's Innovation Agency The process of enhancing a sustainable urban development strategy through the Urban Regeneration Model Integrated Urban Plan from the perspective of the Replication Methodology - Christelle Degard: Project Manager, AREBS asbl A methodology supporting the replication of these solutions and this urban regeneration model (URM) More info: http://www.remourban.eu/news--events/events/remourban-webinar-the-integrated-urban-plan-methodology-for-the-design-of-a-sustainable-urban-development-strategy-for-european-cities.kl
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2019 Transformative...
THE 2019 TRANSFORMATIVE ACTION AWARD HAS JUST BEEN LAUNCHED! The European sustainability award, co-organised by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, the Basque Country, and the City of Aalborg (Denmark) and supported by the European Committee of the Regions and the European Investment Bank, is given to a city, region or civil society organisation , which implements the 15 pathways outlined in the Basque Declaration to bring about the socio-cultural , socio-economic , and technological transformation of their community. The actions taken are local or regional contributions to the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. Among the rewards for the winner are: €10.000 to kickstart a Transformative Action in your city, region or municipality Deadline : 31st, July Application : http://www.sustainablecities.eu/transformative-action-award/
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Conference:...
IMPACT>MOBILITY June 24-25, 2019 Amsterdam. City of Amsterdam host to IMPACT>MOBILITY – 50 European Cities Meet to Create the Partnerships & Build the Data Marketplace to Deliver Scalable & Monetisable Mobility as a Service European cities are at a tipping point; with ambitious sustainability goals to hit, they are doubling down on urban mobility. They are looking to drive people outside of private cars and into shared sustainable transportation solutions. Mobility as a Service (MaaS) provides an interesting alternative that meets the demands of the on-demand consumer of the 21st century. However, there is a long way to go before it is fully integrated to public transportation to create the seamless intermodal experience that will drive people out of their own vehicle into shared sustainable mobility solutions. At Impact>Mobility we explore the key topics affecting the future of urban mobility ‘‘By using more advanced systems and data it would be possible to fend off certain vehicles in a dynamic way… this way of managing flows could have a big impact on traffic flows and air quality in cities.’’ - Lizann Tjon, Program Director, Innovation, City of Amsterdam IMPACT>MOBILITY has been carefully designed to examine the business model and platform/data management challenges underpinning MaaS to find a win-win between the commercial imperatives of mobility service providers and the sustainability aims of the public sector. With 50+ European cities attending and 10+ city specific-case studies presented on stage, we bring together 200 of the leading voices, influencers and gatekeepers to European new mobility deployment. IMPACT>MOBILITY takes place on 24-25 June in Amsterdam - View the conference agenda here.
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Global campaign to...
UN-Habitat, OHCHR, UCLG, and EUROCITIES have partnered with the cities of Amsterdam, Barcelona and New York to launch a campaign to rally 100 cities in 100 days to join the Cities Coalition for Digital Rights . Read more here .
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SAVE THE DATE: NIGHTTIME...
On September 26, we will be hosting a workshop on smart cities and the nighttime economy in NYC. Please save the date! Updates will follow. Thanks to Hoboken-native Frank Sinatra, New York City is known as the “City That Never Sleeps.” In fact, most modern cities never sleep. Today’s metropolises function as 24-hour economies, offering opportunities for entertainment, transportation, business and shopping from dusk till dawn. Life after dark has become a realm of technological and social innovation that offers billions in yet-untapped economic potential, and smart, data-driven solutions promise an even larger portion of the population will be able to participate. But the 24-hour economy comes at a cost; there are issues surrounding transportation and supply of goods and services, public safety and equal access, uses of space and housing. This workshop will bring international stakeholders from industry, academia, government and the public to discuss how cities should be thinking about nighttime planning and how data, innovative approaches and digital solutions can support the social, cultural and economic activities that occur after dark.
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Project Funding - Open...
ACTIVAGE is a European Multi-Centric Large Scale Pilot on Smart Living Environments. The main objective is to build the first European IoT ecosystem across nine Deployment Sites in seven European countries. The focus of the project are large scale Active & Healthy Ageing IoT based solutions and services . To enlarge their ecosystem with mature deployment sites (cities, regions), ACTIVAGE opened a call: - Budget: up to 200.000€ per funded project, with a maximum of 3 projects - Deadline: 21st June 2019 - Project duration: 9 months More information: http://www.activageproject.eu/open-call
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Tender - Germany, Bonn:...
Due to the entry into force of the MsbG, additional requirements (like IT security, data protection, calibration law) were placed on the intelligent measuring systems (smart meters). The BSI is therefore currently in coordination rounds with BMWi, BNetzA, PTB and BfDI as well as various federal associations (BDEW, BITKOM, FNN etc.) in order to implement the legal requirements in a targeted manner. Further details (In German): https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:204255-2019:TEXT:DE:HTML&src=0
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Tender: UK- Dundee: 5G...
A competitive dialogue procedure will be used by Dundee City Council (DCC) to select a commercial partner to deliver and manage a 5G Testbed and outdoor Public WiFi network with associated services for the Dundee Waterfront area, utilising DCC owned assets existing and installed as part of this contract and partner facilities where applicable. The supplier shall have access to DCC owned assets in Development Areas (initially Phases 1 and Phase 1A, with an option for DCC to extend to further development areas) to deliver a Public WiFi service in these areas and to investigate commercial opportunities, with a key objective of the Council being to enable the supplier to deliver the required services in the Waterfront area on a cost neutral basis. More details: https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:204659-2019:TEXT:DE:HTML&tabId=1
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Tender: Ireland-Dublin:...
Dublin City Council invites competent tenderers to tender for this framework using an open procedure. The framework will be in place for 2 years from the date of signing this framework. The framework may be extended twice each extension for 12 months by mutual agreement. One tenderer will be admitted to the framework. The tender is for carrying out annual traffic counts including the main annual traffic counts which are the Cordon Counts and the Quays Counts. Other counts may be needed during the course of the Framework. Dublin City Council is unable to state the total quantity of surveys that will be required; however, Dublin City Council can give approximate annual expenditure of 100 000 EUR over the last 4 years. The successful tenderer will be responsible for the design, implementation and monitoring of any traffic management necessary for the execution of the surveys. The survey data must be presented as stated in Section 3, Specification of Service Requirements. More details: https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:201610-2019:TEXT:DE:HTML&tabId=1
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Call for Speakers still...
There is a big need to exchange ideas and realistic cases. Use the chance in Stuttgart to speak live about your SMART CITY projects - from the city perspective or as a solution provider. And use the chance to learn about other cases and solutions and stay for the whole 3 days! WANTED content: energy, environment, data, mobility, spatial planning, strategy, safety, resilience - small or big steps to make cities liveable. https://smartcitysolutions.eu/en/call-for-speakers