European cities have long been leading the way on digital transformation. Cities have been benefitting from the power of digital technologies in several application areas, from the management of traffic flows and air quality to the streamlining of administrative processes, from the creation of digital twins to AI-powered assistants. Often supported by EU funding, local administrations have been at the forefront of piloting and upscaling innovative solutions to make the twin transition a reality on the ground. At the same time, urban leaders are working to meet the challenges of digital inclusion, privacy and online safety, security, and accountability. Further reading:
Focus Area
Digital transformation for sustainable cities
Contacts
Chiara Venturini
Head of Digital Transformation and Economic Development
Ana Georgieva
Forum and Project Officer
Projects
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Living-in.EU charts the ‘European way’ for the digital transformation of cities and communities through multi-level collaboration between all levels of government, to ensure technological leadership while respecting European values and diversity, as well as individuals’ digital rights.
About the projectLiving-in.EU
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CitiObs' co-creation process facilitates inclusive local actions for sustainability, ensuring that Citizen Observatories data contributes significantly to research and policy development in alignment with the objectives of the European Green Deal.
About the projectCitiObs
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SCALE-UP will bring together three advanced urban nodes – Antwerp, Madrid, and Turku – around one main goal: developing data-driven and user-centric strategies to accelerate the take-up of smart, clean, and inclusive mobility, by means of well-connected and multi-usage urban...
About the projectSCALE-UP
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