URBAN simulation for AIR quality and heat resilience strategies
4
Υears
Project Duration:
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028
Project Duration:
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028
18
Partners
Collaborating across
the value chain for
urban sustainability
Collaborating across the value chain for urban sustainability
11
Countries
A diverse network
spanning the EU
and beyond
A diverse network spanning
the EU and beyond
2 Action
Cities
Focused implementation
in Antwerp and Barcelona
Focused implementation in Antwerp and Barcelona
3 Learning
Cities
Bristol, Rotterdam & Paris engaging in knowledge
sharing and co-creation
Engaging cities in knowledge
sharing and co-creation
4 years
Project Duration:
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028
Project Duration:
01/01/2025 - 31/12/2028
18 Partners
Collaborating across the value chain for urban sustainability
Collaborating across the value chain for urban sustainability
11 Countries
A diverse network
spanning the EU
and beyond
A diverse network spanning
the EU and beyond
2 Action Cities
Focused implementation
in Antwerp and Barcelona
Focused implementation in Antwerp and Barcelona
3 Learning
Cities
Bristol, Rotterdam & Paris engaging in knowledge-sharing and co-creation
Engaging cities in knowledge
sharing and co-creation
About UrbanAIR
UrbanAIR is a Horizon Europe project developing decision-support tools that integrate neighbourhood- and street-level atmospheric models with real-time temperature and wind data. These tools help cities improve air quality, reduce heat risks, and enhance resilience. By incorporating behavioural insights, physics-based modelling, and direct city engagement, UrbanAIR addresses urban planning, hazard response, and climate adaptation challenges.
Supported by Horizon Europe, UrbanAIR unites 18 partners from 11 countries to provide real-time data, AI-driven forecasts, and actionable insights for policymakers and planners.
UrbanAIR Objectives
1
Smarter Air Quality Management
Digital twin technology integrating real-time temperature and wind observations to monitor and reduce air pollution
High-resolution atmospheric models to predict pollution patterns and identify critical intervention points
Actionable insights supporting urban greening strategies and emissions reduction policies
2
Climate-Resilient Urban Design
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Tools to assess and mitigate urban heat islands with physics-based and data-driven simulations
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Quantification of uncertainties to ensure effective climate adaptation measures
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Integration of tailored urban cooling strategies into city planning
3
AI-Powered Decision Support
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AI-driven simulations and uncertainty quantification for robust hazard response
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Real-time modelling for better resource allocation and adaptation planning
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Decision-making tools to balance environmental, social, and economic factors in urban projects
4
Community-Driven Innovation
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Co-creation with cities to ensure solutions are practical and scalable
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Systematic integration of resident feedback to refine urban planning strategies
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Collaborative development of user-friendly digital tools for planners and policymakers
5
Supporting the European Green Deal
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Data-driven policies to predict and manage air pollution more effectively
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Alignment with EU climate-neutral and smart city initiatives
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Support for sustainable urban development and resilience-building strategies
Job Openings
Following the UrbanAIR project launch in January 2025, our partners are offering research positions. Please see below for details on the currently open PhD and Postdoctoral vacancies.
