Case study: Increasing sustainability in public places

1. Welcome

If you’re working in a local authority or municipality ensuring that public spaces meet the needs of citizens is crucial. You may be facing challenges such as the impact of reduced funding, rising energy costs, and climate change. Sustainability is also likely to be a central concern. How can you keep costs low, increase efficiency and ensure that public spaces are fit for the future? You may be considering: 

• What kinds of tools and technologies could be used to transform public spaces.
• How the digital energy transition can support a sustainable future. 
• What sustainable urban living looks like in your town or city. 
• How to address increased challenges such as rising energy costs and climate change.
• Reducing dependency on fossil fuels.  
• What the villages, towns and cities of the future might look like. 

By reviewing this case study, you will:

• Understand the benefits of energy-efficient public spaces and infrastructure.
• Develop your understanding of different technologies and digital services that can support public spaces to become more efficient, user-friendly and sustainable. 
• Be able to name some key technologies for energy efficient public spaces. 

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