On May 7, 2025, Riga received the EU’s Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission Label, joining 91 other European cities with approved climate-neutrality plans. According to Nika Kotoviča from the Riga Energy Agency, the label confirms the quality of Riga’s climate...
ATELIER is set to conclude with a major final event in Bilbao on 11 and 12 March 2026, bringing together key players in the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs). The event will feature 30 partners from academia and industry, representing eight European...
Authors: Suzan van Kempen, Juanita Devis & Jeroen Brouwer Journal: The Sustainable City XVII Status: published Publication date: 2025Abstract: When transitioning towards climate neutrality, cities are seeking innovative ways to implement technical and smart...
ATELIER is pleased to announce its active participation in the Smart City Expo World Congress (SCEWC) 2025, which will take place from 4 to 6 November 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. The congress is one of the world’s leading events dedicated to urban innovation,...
The two ATELIER cities Amsterdam and Bratislava recently received their Mission Label within the EU's Climate-Neutral and Smart Cities Mission. This means that both cities have successfully developed credible, inclusive, and investment-ready strategies for a...
In a recent episode of "The EU Energy Projects Podcast", the focus turns to cities — dynamic centers of economic activity and, at the same time, significant contributors to climate change. With approximately 70% of global energy-related emissions originating from...
Last week, Suzan van Kempen from ATELIER project partner TNO presented the scientific paper on: "INNOVATION ATELIERS AS COLLABORATION STRUCTURE FOR URBAN SUSTAINABILITY TRANSITIONS" at the 17th International Conference on Urban Regeneration and Sustainability in...
A key element in achieving energy positivity in Copenhagen is to activate the buildings in the optimisation of heat demand and supply. Copenhagen City has launched several new initiatives to achieving active interaction between buildings and district heat supply...
In Amsterdam's Republica neighbourhood, residents share one common electricity connection. With a smart, sustainable and local energy system, they put minimal strain on the electricity grid. How does it work? And can it be done anywhere? Initiator Machiel Brautigam...
