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3D Simulation and Risk Assessment Tools for Securing Public Urban Spaces

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Imagine having a digital twin of a city square or a stadium where you can test what happens during an emergency before it actually occurs. It's like a high-tech flight simulator, but for city security, allowing planners to spot weak points in a crowd's layout. This helps keep places open and welcoming while making them much harder for bad actors to attack.

By the numbers
4
use cases
5
EU countries for demonstration
1 in 5
EU citizens worried about terrorist attacks
The business problem

What needed solving

Public spaces must remain open and welcoming, but current security measures are often bypassed by new attack methods. This creates a gap in how cities identify vulnerabilities without ruining the urban experience.

The solution

What was built

A 3D virtual environment for simulating attacks and crowd behavior, and a decision-support platform for risk assessment.

Audience

Who needs this

Municipal security directorsUrban architectural firmsPublic venue operatorsSecurity software vendors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Urban Planning & Architecture
mid-size
Target: City Design Firm

If you are a design firm dealing with the need to secure new public plazas without making them look like fortresses — this project developed security-by-design guidelines that help create safe layouts while preserving an open feel.

Security Software
SME
Target: Simulation Software Developer

If you are a software company dealing with outdated risk models — this project developed a 3D virtual environment that simulates crowd behavior and attack scenarios to identify site vulnerabilities.

Event Management
enterprise
Target: Stadium Operator

If you are a venue operator dealing with the risk of large-scale incidents — this project developed a decision-making platform to perform dynamic risk assessments for public spaces.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing for the software?

Based on available project data, specific pricing or licensing costs are not mentioned.

Can this be scaled to any city?

The system was validated in 4 use cases across 5 EU countries, suggesting it is designed for diverse urban environments.

Who owns the IP or licensing rights?

Based on available project data, the IP ownership is not specified, though the project is coordinated by STAM SRL.

How does it integrate with existing security systems?

The project linked its analysis outputs to SERVE and SBS for operational use.

What is the timeline for deployment?

The project period runs from 2022-11-01 to 2025-06-30.

Consortium

Who built it

The project is led by an Italian SME (STAM SRL) and features a strong operational mix of 19 partners. With 21% industry participation (including 5 SMEs) and 10 'Other' partners (police, first responders, local authorities), the consortium is heavily weighted toward end-user validation rather than pure academic research.

How to reach the team

Contact STAM SRL in Italy

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

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