The Positive Energy District (PED) concept developed in MAKING-CITY will be tested and validated in two Lighthouse Cities chosen based on their current work and commitment to the energy transition. The PED concept will be replicated in six Follower Cities.
GRONINGEN
The Dutch town of Groningen is one of the two Lighthouse cities. It will convert two districts in PED areas and focus on cycling and electric mobility.
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
In this Italian city, three districts will benefit from a PED replication based on the MAKING-CITY research activities.
LEON
In León, the PED replication will help lower income neighbourhoods access efficient energy solutions and services.
TRENCIN
In Trenčín , multiple public buildings have been selected to replicate the PED concept developed in MAKING-CITY.
OULU
As the second Lighthouse city, Oulu will implement the PED concept in the Kaukovainio district and aim to attract new residents and families.
KADIKOY
A suburb of the megacity of Istanbul, Kadıköy chose two higly urbanised districts to replicate the PED concept developed by the MAKING-CITY partners.
LUBLIN
The Polish city of Lublin selected an area located in the Węglin Południowy district to replicate the PED concept developed in MAKING-CITY.
VIDIN
In the Bulgarian city of Vidin, the replication of the PED concept will help the housing sector reduce its carbon emissions.