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SPARCS is working to create a network of Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS in two lighthouse and five fellow cities.

The project supports these cities as they deal with the multifaceted challenges they face on their path to sustainability. By setting up inclusive management and planning models and processes, SPARCS aims to demonstrate and validate innovative solutions for smart and integrated energy systems that will transform these cities into sustainable, zero carbon ecosystems with improved quality of life for their citizens.

It will do this by engaging with all the relevant stakeholders from industry and innovative SMEs and research organisations, to urban planning and technical departments. A key criterion for success is citizen involvement, and SPARCS has a clear focus on engaging with citizens and putting urban dwellers at the heart of its efforts.

Fellow cities demonstrate the smooth transferability of this transformation model.

SPARCS supports these cities as they deal with the multifaceted challenges they face on their path to sustainability. By setting up inclusive management and planning models and processes, SPARCS aims to demonstrate and validate innovative solutions for smart and integrated energy systems that will transform these cities into sustainable, zero carbon ecosystems with improved quality of life for their citizens.

SPARCS supports these cities as they deal with the multifaceted challenges they face on their path to sustainability. By setting up inclusive management and planning models and processes, SPARCS aims to demonstrate and validate solutions for smart and integrated energy systems that will transform these cities into sustainable, zero carbon ecosystems with improved quality of life for their citizens.

SPARCS consists of more than 60 Partners and Associated Partners, all working towards the common goal of creating a network of Sustainable energy Positive & zero cARbon CommunitieS. The SPARCS family is made up of members with wide expertise in deploying integrated approaches for planning and rolling out smart city solutions.

SPARCS will achieve its goals through a series of targeted actions aimed at engaging with all urban stakeholders, including citizens, city administrations, industry and research organizations. These actions will also set strategic targets, develop a comprehensive understanding of the drivers for change and provide systematic support for urban transformation.

SPARCS has collected work packages, scientific papers and other deliverables on the various projects and initiatives as well as support material (av-material, templates and references) for communication purposes.