Essen Pilot 2017


2017

Essen Replicate Header Pilot 2017

  • 589,624 inhabitants, the city of Essen is the ninth-largest city in Germany.
  • European Green Capital 2017

The successful 150-year transformation story, from a city of coal and steel to the greenest city in North Rhine-Westphalia and a services and financial centre, is a role model of structural change for many cities in Europe.

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ENERGY

  • The District heating network is well developed in the city (with over 90% cogeneration)
  • Dynamic built-up of solar power since 2010

MOBILITY

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  • High daily commute in the city
  • There is a growth in the use of public transport and cycling, but private car use is still high
  • Focus on improving intermodal smart mobility services
  • Sharing services will be supported by intermodal shift hubs

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ICT & INFRASTRUCTURE

  • Transport app development
  • Plans for building Smart City Campus until 2019