The National Interoperability Framework Observatory (NIFO) is delighted to release three use cases on smart city projects under the leadership of DG DIGIT and DG CNECT. The aim of these use cases is to highlight a diverse range of projects, assess their interoperability level and their compliance with the European Interoperability Framework for Smart Cities and Communities (EIF4SCC). In the context of the adoption of the Interoperable Europe Act, interoperability is further becoming a key element that public administrations are expected to further enhance in the coming years. The Act introduces a cooperation framework across the EU that helps build a secure cross-border exchange of data and agree on shared digital solutions. Sharing good practices and communicating about existing resources is crucial, notably in the context of existing frameworks like the EIF4SCC.
Here is a brief overview of the different use cases available:
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Athens (Greece): DUET is an initiative developed by cities for cities, promoting data-driven decisions made by building a comprehensive, virtual representation of a city's processes. The DUET project provides a virtual replica of smart cities, enabling quicker responses to real-time events and informed long-term policy decisions. This end-to-end, real-time visibility enables cities to understand what is happening across its multi-disciplinary domains and services.
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Ljubljana (Slovenia): The Empowering Migrant Voices for Local Integration and Inclusion (EMVI) project, is designed on the key principle that, for local integration and local integration strategies to succeed, the inclusion of migrants should be promoted. The project develops, improves, strengthens, and expands various methods on migrants' participation in the design and implementation of local integration and integration strategies.
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Lyon (France): The ASCEND project aims to create and accelerate Positive Clean Energy Districts (PCEDs) in cities across Europe. The project plays a key role in the city of Lyon's goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030, that aims at making Lyon one of the 100 Climate-neutral & Smart Cities by 2030. The project includes the development of PCEDs in Lyon's Confluence district.
These use cases were made possible thanks to several interviews conducted with local stakeholders and public administrations. We would like to express our deepest gratitude to all those involved.
These projects are not only innovative but also transformative, paving the way for the digital transformation of smart cities. They represent good examples of how the EIF4SCC can support local actors to enhance the interoperability and effectiveness of their projects. They can also serve as inspiration for other smart cities and communities that aspire to put in place similar initiatives and ensure that interoperability is taken into account from the early stage. Let's look forward to seeing the continued progress and success of these initiatives!
Curious to know more about how interoperability can support smart cities and communities? Additional resources are available here!