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URBAN-FLOW · Project

Smart Urban Space and Mobility Management for Climate-Neutral Cities

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Imagine if a city had a digital twin, like a SimCity game, but with real-time data to manage parking and traffic. It helps cities decide exactly where to put green spaces or bike lanes based on how people actually move. The goal is to stop wasting space and cut down on pollution by making city layouts more flexible.

By the numbers
32
consortium partners
10
countries involved
3
lead cities for testing
3
replicant cities for scalability
The business problem

What needed solving

Cities struggle with limited public space, fragmented energy and mobility systems, and inefficient land use. This leads to higher emissions and lower quality of life for urban residents.

The solution

What was built

The project is building Local Digital Twins (LDTs) and Mobility Data Spaces (MDS) to enable dynamic curb-side management and multimodal transport optimization.

Audience

Who needs this

Municipal transport authoritiesSmart city software developersUrban planning consultanciesGreen infrastructure contractors
Business applications

Who can put this to work

Urban Planning & Software
mid-size
Target: Smart City Software Provider

If you are a software provider dealing with fragmented city data — this project developed Local Digital Twins and Mobility Data Spaces that allow for dynamic space management and better decision-making.

Transportation
enterprise
Target: Multimodal Transit Operator

If you are a transit operator dealing with inefficient passenger flows — this project developed multimodal transport optimization tools tested in 3 lead cities to improve accessibility and reduce emissions.

Civil Engineering
any
Target: Urban Infrastructure Firm

If you are an engineering firm dealing with rigid land use planning — this project developed dynamic curb-side management and green infrastructure integration to create more resilient urban designs.

Frequently asked

Quick answers

What is the cost or pricing model for these tools?

Based on available project data, no specific pricing or cost information is provided as this is a funded research initiative.

Can this be scaled to other cities?

Yes, the project uses 3 Lead Cities for testing and 3 Replicant Cities (Edinburgh, Brussels, and Pilsen) specifically to ensure scalability and adaptability across different urban contexts.

Who owns the IP or licensing rights?

Based on available project data, the IP and licensing terms are not specified in the project description.

What regulations does this address?

The project aligns with the European Green Deal and the Mission 100 Climate-Neutral Cities to drive policy-driven urban transformation.

When will the results be available?

The project period runs from 2026-01-01 to 2029-12-31, suggesting results will be finalized by the end of 2029.

Consortium

Who built it

The consortium is highly diversified with 32 partners across 10 countries. It features a strong commercial lean with 11 industry partners (34% ratio), including 7 SMEs, which suggests a focus on market viability. The presence of 14 'Other' entities, likely city administrations and governance bodies, ensures the tools are developed with end-user policymakers in mind.

How to reach the team

Contact The Lisbon Council for Economic Competitiveness ASBL

Next steps

Talk to the team behind this work.

Contact us to connect with the URBAN-FLOW consortium for pilot opportunities.

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