SMART CITY //

Dominating the Spanish city of Granada, the Alhambra is a remarkable testimony to Andalusian architecture. Added to the ancient urban structures, innovative water-management techniques and gardens incorporated into this urban environment make the Alhambra the first model of a sustainable city.

TRANSPORT //

Thanks to its hyper-connected port, the free city of Hamburg is open to the world. Equipped with sensors and heavily automated, the port's new infrastructures make extensive use of renewable energy. The HafenCity – one of Europe's most ambitious urban projects – is now emerging on the brownfield site of the old port.

VILLES DURABLES //

With their economy, environment, forms of mobility, energy, and habitat governance, French cities have major assets to achieve what smart cities promise. But can we talk about a 'French model' for smart cities?

SMART CITY //

The former imperial capital has accelerated its move into the modern world by drawing up a smart-city strategy based on three pillars: quality of life, resource management, and innovation. The Aspern quarter is emerging as a testing ground for a sustainable digital city.

SOLAR IMPULSE FOUNDATION //

How can we achieve cleaner mobility, energy-neutral buildings, and industrial processes that emit less CO2? By developing lucrative technology that creates the jobs, profit, and sustainable growth needed throughout the world. The Nesting Company is a partner of the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions.

GREEN CITY //

The former mining town – symbol of the Ruhr region's industrial tradition – has reinvented a coal-free, pollution-free future for itself. As the green capital of Europe, Essen's energy transition is built on public-private partnerships and a major renovation plan.