by Laura Shllaku | Apr 17, 2025 | Cities, Istanbul (Kartal), News, Project
Kızılay Boulevard stands out as a street where commercial and residential areas intersect, characterized by heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic. However, our field research reveals that transportation preferences in this area significantly increase carbon emissions....
by Laura Shllaku | Apr 17, 2025 | Cities, Istanbul (Kartal), News, Project
Kızılay Boulevard, situated in Istanbul’s Kartal district, comprises a mix of aging residential blocks and new developments. While recent efforts have targeted emissions from transportation, the energy performance of buildings remains a major concern. As part of the...
by Laura Shllaku | Apr 17, 2025 | Cities, Istanbul (Kartal), News, Project
Transforming Kartal Kızılay Boulevard into a Positive Energy District Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Kartal Kızılay Boulevard is a vibrant urban corridor selected as a key focus area within our Positive Energy District (PED) initiative. With a diverse mix of...
by Laura Shllaku | Nov 25, 2024 | Brussels (Cureghem), Cities, Event
Brussels, November 25-26-27, 2024 – The Brussels test lab dedicated to exploring just energy transitions, provided a collaborative space for researchers, policymakers, local organisations and community representatives from Italy, Turkey and Belgium to test...
by Laura Shllaku | Nov 15, 2024 | Brussels (Cureghem), Cities, Event, News
Brussels, November 13-14, 2024 – At this year’s OpenLab Conference, themed “Creating Knowledge Through Participatory Research,” the PED4ALL team presented their most recent academic paper titled “Co-producing just energy transition pathways for Cureghem...
by Laura Shllaku | Oct 1, 2024 | About the PEDs, Cities, Rome (Porto Fluviale)
Rome, October 2024. Urban Heat Islands significantly impact the summer electricity consumption in the Ostiense district, mainly due to the intensive use of cooling devices such as air conditioners and fans. The intense heat is also a consequence of the urban...
