The Positive Energy District (PED) concept developed in MAKING-CITY will be tested and validated in two Lighthouse cities which have been chosen based on their current work and commitment on energy transition. The PED will be replicated in 6 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.
OULU
As the second Lighthouse city, Oulu will implement the PED concept in the Kaukovainio district and aim to attract new residents and families.
BASSANO DEL GRAPPA
In this Italian city, three districts will benefit from a PED replication based on the MAKING-CITY research activities.
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.