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Urban Reverb: Ready, Set, Action (cluster)!

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Ready, Set, Action

This episode examines how the Smart Cities Marketplace facilitates connections among cities, industry, and researchers to scale up smart solutions. Judith Borsboom outlines the structure of Action Clusters and Initiatives, including Katrina Folland’s work on heating and cooling, which is key to cutting energy use. Paul Cartuyvels emphasises the importance of public-private cooperation and shares how Positive Energy Districts have become an EU-wide success. Together, they stress the need for sustainable models, strong policies, and collaboration to improve urban life.

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