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Cities in Transition Investigated by European Students

Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2018,

...oject's major objective), enhance digital learning and contribute to a European area of skills and qualifications. During the project students investigate the past, present and future of the European city and focus on the communities they live in as case studies: Amersfoort, Ibiza, Nesodden, Poznán and Rees. Through comparing and contrasting these cities spread all over Europe they recognise and a ...
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Large scale heat and power generation for a new residential area of Amersfoort by means of innovative biomass gasification; reduced greenhouse gas emissions and optimal utilisation of construction and demolition waste wood as renewable fuel (Vathorst)

Start date: Jun 1, 2003, End date: Apr 30, 2006,

... Neither a full scale installation , nor the use of waste wood as feedstock have been tested up to now. Objectives The city of Amersfoort has set a very ambitious target for the overall reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (less 40%) in the new residential area of Vathorst, in comparison with other residential areas ...
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VALUEADDED (VALUE+)

Start date: Jun 30, 2010, End date: Jun 29, 2015,

...ed which cross-sector strategies consistently sustain stakeholder engagement. A collaborative report examines how long-term management is delivered via enterprise partnerships and community capacity building projects. The results of this study will lead to wide reaching behavioural change among project partners, with implications for the management of green investments across North West Europe.
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Sustainable Food in Urban Communities

Start date: Jan 31, 2013, End date: Apr 29, 2015,

The Thematic Network "Sustainable Food in Urban Communities" will focus on developing low-carbon and resource-efficient urban food systems. Indeed, the food sector alone accounts for over 30% of global consumer energy demand and produces over 20% of global greenhouse gas emissions (FAO 2011). Reducing the carbon footprint and improving overall sustainability of urban food systems requires addressi ...
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Valuing Attractive Landscapes in the Urban Economy (VALUE)

Start date: Jun 30, 2008, End date: Sep 29, 2012,

AIM: To demonstrate the economic value of green infrastructure at the city/region scale and to show how to target green investments to maximise competitive benefits to communities throughout NWE. Green infrastructure* is a valuable part of our urban economy. However. as urbanisation increases throughout NWE. public and private greenspaces are being lost to housing and commercial developments. A ...
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