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Renovation wave in practice - Intelligent Cities Challenge

In October 2020, the European Commission (EC) launched the 'renovation wave', a comprehensive strategy and action plan with the objective of boosting renovation rates of buildings and delivering deeper renovation, while creating good jobs and improving quality of life for all.

This guide is a resource for all cities who wish to:

  • understand the key principles and priority actions of the Renovation Wave; 
  • understand how the Renovation Wave relates to the wider enabling environment of European Union (EU) policies, directives and standards; 
  • learn which role cities can play in accelerating the Renovation Wave at a local level through:
    • piloting
    • unlocking funding and finance
    • removing market barriers
    • developing partnerships
    • placing communities at the centre of the Renovation Wave;
    • be inspired from tangible and successful examples of renovation initiatives delivered or facilitated by local governments across Europe;
    • learn about novel instruments and technologies supporting renovation, such as transition funds and Product-as-a-Service.

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Zaragoza case studies - Intelligent Cities Challenge

The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is a European Commission initiative bringing together 136 cities to achieve intelligent, socially responsible and sustainable growth through advanced technologies. This resources includes case studies from the city of Zaragoza, Spain related to:

  • Adapt Your Schoolyard: transforming schoolyards into greener spaces
  • Citizen Forest of Zaragoza: making the city greener and more resilient. 

Arteixo, Spain case studies - Intelligent Cities Challenge

The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is a European Commission initiative bringing together 136 cities to achieve intelligent, socially responsible and sustainable growth through advanced technologies. This resources includes case studies from the city of Arteixo, Spain related to:

  • Green infrastructure in the port area
  • Photovoltaic infrastructure 
  • Pact for sustainable mobility 

Aarhus, Denmark case studies - Intelligent Cities Challenge

The Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC) is a European Commission initiative bringing together 136 cities to achieve intelligent, socially responsible and sustainable growth through advanced technologies. This resources includes case studies from the city of Aarhus, Denmark related to:

  • Climate Alliance Aarhus is a partnership between the local companies, institutions, and public workplaces to jointly achieve Aarhus' goal of CO2 neutrality in 2030.

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Craig Laird Online Community Coordinator - Eurocities

Last update: September 30, 2025

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