Partnership

Arnhem leads the COOL CITIES project, coordinating international activities, project deliverables and communication. As a participant, Arnhem will implement a pilot and contribute to all work packages, focusing on creating a ‘Cool Network’ to reduce urban heat stress. Their experience in strategic climate policy and previous EU projects positions them as a key driver in achieving climate resilience.

Göttingen focuses on heatwave preparedness and heat protection planning, emphasizing stakeholder participation and local expertise. By implementing a pilot with a bottom-up approach, they aim to enhance urban heat resilience, especially in vulnerable areas. Their strategic experience in sustainable urban development and climate adaptation supports effective action planning, contributing to all work packages of COOL CITIES.

Gothenburg is developing a Cool Network plan to address urban heat stress, using heat mapping, risk assessment, and awareness-raising. By learning from international partners and integrating climate adaptation into urban planning, they aim to create a green and resilient city. Their extensive experience in EU projects and strategic urban planning supports knowledge sharing and innovative climate solutions within COOL CITIES.

Middelburg brings valuable experience from the Cool Towns project, using advanced heat stress mapping and decision-support tools. They aim to integrate these tools into a broader urban strategy, focusing on vulnerable groups. By leading in heat resilience and public space management, Middelburg enhances regional climate awareness and contributes to the development of a Cool Network Roadmap.

Rotterdam focuses on creating a 'cool route' in the city center, combining innovative urban design with climate adaptation strategies. Their experience in water management and green urban planning supports this initiative. By collaborating with international partners, Rotterdam aims to enhance its knowledge on heat stress and integrate cooling strategies into public space projects, contributing to a sustainable and comfortable urban environment.

Saint-Omer focuses on creating Cool Networks to protect vulnerable groups from urban heat. Partnering with CAPSO, they pilot cooling routes in the historic city center. They aim to integrate heat adaptation into city policies and urban design. Saint-Omer builds on experiences from the Cool Towns project. Their role strengthens local climate adaptation strategies.

Sint-Niklaas aims to reduce urban heat through nature-based solutions and Cool Network planning. Their pilot focuses on greening the heavily urbanized station area. They use targeted measures to enhance public spaces and reduce heat stress. Sint-Niklaas contributes expertise from projects like Horizon Europe and Interreg. Their participation strengthens local and international collaboration on climate adaptation.

The Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences plays a critical role in the project by providing expertise in urban climate adaptation and research on urban heat effects. They will guide project partners in mapping urban heat and developing a common approach for creating networks of cool spots and routes. As leader of Work Package 1, the university is responsible for overall coordination, maintaining contact with partners, and jointly developing the planning strategy.

CAPSO, the urban planning authority for Saint-Omer, France, leads the development of Cool Networks to reduce urban heat. They collaborate with the city of Saint-Omer to pilot cooling solutions in the historic city center. Their goal is to integrate climate adaptation into urban planning documents. CAPSO builds on insights gained from the Cool Towns project. Their involvement enhances regional climate resilience strategies.

HCU-USIP in Hamburg leads the development of a strategic roadmap for Cool Networks. They pilot cooling solutions in the Königsstraße area, focusing on climate-resilient urban infrastructure. HCU-USIP coordinates knowledge exchange within the project, supporting cities across the North Sea Region. Their extensive EU project experience enhances the scientific impact of COOL CITIES. They play a key role in integrating climate adaptation into urban planning.

ZEBAU from Hamburg focuses on sustainable building and climate adaptation. In COOL CITIES, they develop local Cool Network plans and provide training for planners and city officials. Their expertise supports strategic climate adaptation in Hamburg. They contribute to local analysis and implementation in WP1 and WP3. ZEBAU brings experience from EU projects like Horizon 2020 and Interreg BSR.