Utrecht The New Centre

UTRECHT HEALTHY URBAN LIVING LAB

Utrecht Healthy Urban Living Lab is a joint effort of governments, businesses, research centers, educational and social institutions fostering sustainable urban solutions, taking off in the Utrecht region.

TOGETHER WE DESIGN THE FUTURE CITY

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HEALTHY DELIVERY 50,000 NOM HOUSES

HABITAT FOR SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIMENTS

› Smart Solar Charging @ Utrecht The New Centre

› Fibre optic @ subsoil energy monitoring

› Citizen interaction @ Smart Sustainable District Utrecht The New Centre

10 › Citizen in the driver seat @ Utrecht Energy Plan

SMART SOLAR CHARGING

BIO WASHING MACHINE WE ALL CYCLE

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14 › 50,000 NOM houses @ Utrecht in 2020

16 › Power the region @ habitat for sustainability experiments 18 › Bio washing machine @ Utrecht The New Centre

20 › We all cycle @ Utrecht

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CITIZEN IN THE DRIVER SEAT

SMART SOLAR CHARGING

SUBSOIL ENERGY MONITORING

CITIZEN INTERACTION

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SMART SOLAR CHARGING UTRECHT THE NEW CENTRE The world’s first Smart Solar Charging station with vehicle-2-grid system

was installed in the Utrecht district Lombok in 2015. This innovation enables the storage of solar energy in electric cars via bi-directional charging.

The surplus of solar energy is charged in V2G car batteries during the day, and discharged and consumed during the evening. It is a big step forward

in the transition to sustainable energy as it allows grid balancing and energy management at district scale. Within the next few years 1,000 smart solar chargers will be installed in the Utrecht region, supported by research on

smart energy management and solar energy at Utrecht University.

Contact: Robin Berg director LomboXnet (pilot location) +31(0) 6 4141 2222 [email protected]

www.lomboxnet.nl/ smart-solar-charging Wilfried van Sark associate professor Solar Energy Utrecht University (research) +31(0) 30 253 7611 [email protected] www.uu.nl/copernicus

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FIBRE OPTIC SUBSOIL ENERGY MONITORING In Utrecht, innovative DTS fibre-optic monitoring is being used in the

research project FOME-BES to improve the performance of cold and heat

storage systems. Three-dimensional underground fibre-optic networks are

installed at three different locations in the city of Utrecht, providing for data on the variations in temperature profiles around cold and heat storage systems during eight seasons. This will offer new insights on how to

optimize the subsoil energy balance of cold and heat storage systems and by that, on how to optimize the energy and cost effectiveness of cold and

Contact: Marco de Kleine senior geologist Deltares +31(0) 88 335 7792 [email protected] Jelle Buma geohydrologist Deltares +31(0) 88 335 7792 [email protected] www.fomebes.nl

heat storage systems as a whole. In the future, this monitoring technique

can also be used for the detection of salinization, subsidence and presence of chemicals. By demonstrating and testing these techniques, Utrecht

realizes regional sustainability ambitions and provides a launching customer for this innovative solution as well. 6

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CITIZEN INTERACTION SMART SUSTAINABLE DISTRICT UTRECHT THE NEW CENTRE With the help of the Utrecht interaction table, we can design the future city

together. Using the power of gaming, story-telling and human interaction it enables city planners to connect with citizens, working together in the

process of sustainable urban transformation. The Utrecht interaction table

is developed to boost citizen engagement in the sustainable transformation

of Utrecht The New Centre, using data and sustainable solutions resulting

from the Climate-KIC project Smart Sustainable Districts. Key opportunities for the sustainable transformation of Utrecht The New Centre are:

Contact: Bart van der Ree Utrecht Sustainability Institute +31(0) 30 253 7206 [email protected] Roel Massink TNO +31(0) 88 866 4225 [email protected] www.ssd-utrecht.nl

› Hybrid integrated systems for heating and cooling at district level

› Local use of locally produced renewable power

› Green, climate robust and attractive areas › Clean and safe personal mobility

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CITIZEN IN THE DRIVER SEAT UTRECHT ENERGY PLAN Utrecht adopted an innovative approach to develop its Sustainable Energy Action Plan. Whilst energy affects every citizen of Utrecht, most meetings

addressing the urban energy transition are just attended by residents who have a keen interest in energy. Therefore, the municipality of Utrecht

organized a discussion involving a broad and representative spectrum of

Contact: Monique Hoogwijk +31(0) 30 286 0000 [email protected] www.utrecht.nl/energie

Utrecht residents. 165 Utrecht residents were selected by lottery to work

together to develop an energy plan. Three Saturdays long, they discussed

the city’s future energy supply as part of a one-of-a-kind approach.

The main question: which extra steps can Utrecht take in order to achieve a carbon-neutral energy supply in 2030? The energy plan is the base for

future measures in the energy transition in Utrecht.

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HEALTHY DELIVERY UTRECHT Ninety restaurants and delivery services in the Utrecht region deliver their meals with bicycles, e-bikes, electric cargo bikes or electric scooters.

The campaign initiated by Nature and Environment Federation Utrecht

(NMU) promotes all delivery services that deliver ‘clean’ services and aims to

motivate Utrecht inhabitants to order their pizzas and tacos without local air pollution. For the same amount of money you can buy a clean meal, a meal

delivered by an e-bike or e-scooter. Another aim is to stimulate also other

Contact: Mattheus Bleijenberg communication & campaigns NMU +31(0) 30 256 7368 [email protected]

www.gezondoppad.nl www.nmu.nl

delivery services to change to bikes and e-scooters. ‘Today it is possible to order a clean meal anywhere in Utrecht’, said Mattheus Bleijenberg, campaign leader of the NMU.

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50,000 NOM HOUSES UTRECHT IN 2020 Housing corporations and private homeowners want homes without energy

costs. Technically, an energy-neutral home with ‘net zero’ energy costs is

feasible. HU University of Applied Sciences is in consultation with banks to

provide for additional mortgage space for new houses and for zero-energy

refurbishment. The value of a house increases drastically by such renovation.

Contact: Ivo Opstelten (50,000 NOM houses) +31(0) 6 2023 2029 [email protected]

www.nul-op-de-meter.hu.nl

And there is plenty of enthusiasm. Thanks to the nationwide campaign

‘Ons-huis-verdient-het’ (Our Home Deserves This) of EnergieSprong, more

than 1,250 private homeowners applied for a net zero-energy home within

two weeks, most of them coming from the Utrecht region.

This is embedded in the Regional Energy Alliance. Government, industry and

the civil society in the Utrecht region have joined forces in working towards a zero-energy region.

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Josja Veraart (Regional Energy Alliance) +31(0) 30 256 7363 [email protected] www.nmu.nl

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POWER THE REGION HABITAT FOR SUSTAINABILITY EXPERIMENTS The transition to sustainable cities is a global challenge. It can be accelerated by means of dedicated experiments. Real-life experiments in Living Labs will help scaling the transition process.

The Province of Utrecht analyzed the local and regional context (‘habitat’)

of these experiments in the Utrecht region, and concluded that the regional

Contact: Harm van den Heiligenberg Province of Utrecht harm.van.den.heiligenberg@ provincie-utrecht.nl www.uu.nl/copernicus

habitat is key to success. Crucial factors are supporting regional networks,

local authorities, a learning environment and a coherent local and regional

vision. The results are relevant for cities and regions in Europe that welcome sustainability experiments to foster their global market uptake.

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BIO WASHING MACHINE UTRECHT THE NEW CENTRE The Utrecht Bio washing machine is an ingenious system for

decontaminating the soil in and around the Utrecht station area. It puts an

end to fragmented ground sanitation, which involves cleaning each building site separately. Aquifer thermal energy storage systems are used to

distribute contaminated groundwater, so that it mixes with natural bacteria that break down pollutants. The bacteria are further nurtured by adding

nutrients and by raising the water temperature. In the same way that a

Contact: Albert de Vries consultant subsoil Municipality of Utrecht +31(0) 30 286 0000 [email protected]

www.utrecht.nl/milieu/bodem www.biowasmachine.nl

washing machine mixes dirty clothes with soap, the Bio washing machine

mixes ground pollution with the right bacteria. The thermal storage system keeps the groundwater in motion constantly, just like a washing machine

does.

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WE ALL CYCLE UTRECHT Utrecht is a bristling, bicycle-friendly city. Every day, between 7 AM and 7 PM, over 100,000 cyclists ride to their work, school, university, public

transport, shops or home via the city centre. The municipality of Utrecht wants to make cycling even more attractive for these and other cyclists.

Contact: +31(0) 30 286 0000 fi[email protected]

www.utrecht.nl/we-all-cycle/

Consequently, the bicycle is given precedence in the mobility policy. Bicycle routes can be recognized by their red asphalt color. Tunnels and fly-overs have been constructed and the five busiest main bicycle routes have

improved. Utrecht is the first city in the world with a ‘bicycle P-route’- an innovative system guiding cyclists to free places in bicycle parkings.

In addition, the largest indoor bicycle parking in the world is being

constructed in Utrecht, providing parking space for 6,000 bicycles in 2016 and a total of 12,500 bicycles in 2018.

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Sol Lumen is an artwork of Yvette Mattern.

UTRECHT HEALTHY URBAN LIVING LAB Utrecht Healthy Urban Living Lab is a joint effort of governments,

businesses, research centers, educational and social institutions fostering sustainable urban solutions, taking off in the Utrecht region: Utrecht

University, University Medical Center Utrecht, HU University of Applied Sciences – Center of Expertise Smart Sustainable Cities, Deltares, TNO,

Knowledge Center Healthy Urban Living, Utrecht Sustainability Institute, Utrecht Science Park, Nature and Environment Federation Utrecht,

Jaarbeurs, LomboXnet, Rijkswaterstaat, Municipality of Utrecht, Province of Utrecht and the Economic Board Utrecht. These organizations join forces in the following networks and programs.

COOPERATION

Healthy Urban Living Utrecht Science Park

Utrecht Science Park is the beating heart of Europe's most competitive region. Bringing together competence from business, industry and academia in order to design and create healthier, safer and more sustainable cities for today and for subsequent generations. It provides a vibrant, dynamic and exciting place to work, to study and to interact. Utrecht Science Park is an initiative of Utrecht University, HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht, University Medical Center Utrecht, the City of Utrecht and Utrecht Province. Contact: Mieke de Bruin community manager Utrecht Science Park +31(0) 30 800 4496 [email protected] www.utrechtsciencepark.nl

Smart Sustainable Districts Utrecht The New Centre

Utrecht Central Station area is one of the major urban transformation projects in the Netherlands. The municipality of Utrecht formulated an ambitious redevelopment plan for Utrecht The New Centre together with Jaarbeurs and other stakeholders. Main objectives for the area are to become energy neutral, climate robust and attractive through sustainable energy, optimum greening, water retention and clean personal mobility. In 2015, the European Climate-KIC program Smart Sustainable Districts selected Utrecht The New Centre as icon for sustainable transformation. This provides Utrecht with unique opportunities to embed sustainability in the redevelopment ambitions of Jaarbeurs and the municipality in the Utrecht The New Centre district, along with districts in London, Berlin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg and Paris. Contact: Carolien van Hemel director Utrecht Sustainability Institute +31(0) 30 253 7206 [email protected] www.ssd-utrecht.nl

Strategic theme Sustainability Utrecht University

Utrecht Sustainability Institute

Utrecht University makes an active contribution to a sustainable society by sharing academic knowledge and by providing an inspirational example for others. Sustainability research is grouped into three sub-themes: Water, Climate & Ecosystems, Future Energy & Resources and Healthy Urban Living. The research ranges from single molecules to complete planets in a focus on water, energy and a healthy environment. By bundling the expertise integral solutions for sustainability issues are being developed, providing knowledge to contribute to a better future for the next generations.

The Utrecht Sustainability Institute (USI) contributes to the transition towards sustainable urban regions, nationally and internationally, starting from the Utrecht region. This region is characterized by many knowledge institutions and companies providing sustainable solutions. By linking their knowledge to regional sustainability ambitions, complex issues can be solved in an integrated manner. USI works in close cooperation with knowledge institutions, governments, businesses and societal organizations, bringing these parties together in research and innovation projects leading to a sustainable approach of the strategic reserves of energy, water and materials in urban areas.

Contact: Werner Most managing director Sustainability Utrecht University +31(0) 30 253 9340 [email protected]

Contact: Carolien van Hemel director Utrecht Sustainability Institute +31(0) 30 253 7206 [email protected]

www.uu.nl/sustainability

www.usi.nl

Knowledge Centre Healthy Urban Living

The Healthy Urban Living Knowledge Centre provides integrated expertise and a joint knowledge infrastructure for the set-up and further development of healthy and sustainable living environments in urban areas. The centre is made up of five well-known knowledge institutes, all located on or close to Utrecht Science Park: the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), Utrecht University (UU), the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute (KNMI) and Deltares. Contact: Kees van Deelen KC Healthy Urban Living +31(0) 88 866 2022 [email protected] www.kchul.nl

Centre of Expertise Smart Sustainable Cities

The Smart Sustainable Cities Centre of Expertise provides a platform where people from the business world and from knowledge institutes can join HU University of Applied Sciences to develop innovative products and services that bring smart, sustainable and healthy cities a step closer. The Centre offers professionals - whether new or established the opportunity to gain the latest knowledge in this field through regular education courses or programs of continuing education. The platform also carries out research. Students, businesses, lecturers and researchers work together in projects in order to apply the latest knowledge and insights. Contact: Nadia Verdeyen managing director, HU CoE Smart Sustainable Cities +31(0) 88 481 8283 [email protected]

Ivo Opstelten director of applied research HU CoE Smart Sustainable Cities +31(0) 88 481 8283 [email protected] www.smartsustainablecities.hu.nl

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