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Award for Outstanding Contribution to Smart Cities
Urban Foresightโs Founder and Managing Director received a โLeadership Award for Outstanding Contribution towards Building Smart Citiesโ
Europeโs Transport Commissioner Launches New Smart Mobility Platform
Europeโs Transport Commissioner, Violeta Bulc, today officially launched a new Europe-wide platform to create a marketplace for smart electromobility solutions.
Urban Foresight Bid Secures ยฃ1.9m for Dundee to Go Ultra Low
A bid for funding, which was developed and written by Urban Foresight, has secured almost ยฃ1.9 million for Dundee City Council from the UK Governmentโs Go Ultra Low City scheme.
Urban HQ Transformed into Eden-Style Living Laboratory
Urban Foresight is taking part in a study on the effect of exposure to plants and bird song on employee wellbeing in the workplace.
Local Incentives for EV Adoption
The 11th E-cosse forum explored the impact that local incentives are having on the uptake of electric vehicles.
Call to Action at COP21 Global Climate Change Summit
Urban Foresight attends COP21 in Paris after an invitation from the United Nations Climate Change Conference.
Urban Foresight Named Green Business of the Year
Green ethos and transformational projects secure prize at inaugural Newcastle Business Awards.
Creating a European Marketplace for Smart Cities
European Commission invites Urban Foresight to expert meeting on open innovation platforms.
Creating Realistic Carbon Plans
Urban Foresight delivers carbon strategy workshop at the iconic Edinburgh Castle.
Urban Freight and the Efficient Future of Cities
Londonโs Alexandra Palace was the venue for Urban Foresight to present a vision of an โEfficient City of the Futureโ at the Freight in the City Expo today.
Urban Foresight Shortlisted for Green Business Award
Urban Foresight shortlisted for the Green Business of the Year Award at the inaugural Newcastle Business Awards.
80 Days of Climate Actions in Transport
The Netherlands Government showcases Urban Foresight report in global climate change campaign.
The Low Carbon Future of Cities
Urban Foresight joined a European Commissioner, two Vice Presidents and a mayor at a special workshop on the low carbon future of cities in the City of Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Building a Portfolio of Low Carbon Projects
Urban Foresight delivers its second workshop as part of the Zero Waste Scotland funded Support Programme for Carbon Strategy and Policy Development in the public sector.
E-cosse Forum Held in the City of Discovery
The 10th E-cosse Forum gathered experts in Dundee to discuss communications and outreach.
Politicians Back Dundeeโs Bid to Go Ultra Low
Dundee politicians came together today to back Urban Foresight penned bids to make Dundee a global hub for ultra low emission vehicles.
EV4SCC Workshop at Frankfurt International Motor Show
The EV4SCC platform led by Urban Foresight hosted a workshop exploring how EVs can make cities smarter and greener at the Frankfurt International Motorshow, Germany.
Urban Foresight Exhibits at UKโs Largest Low Carbon Vehicle Event
Urban Foresight joined partners from Dundee City Council, Transport Scotland and the V&A Museum of Design to exhibit at Cenex’s LCV 2015
Urban Foresight Report Named Outstanding Low Carbon Publication of 2015
Urban Foresight has won the award for โOutstanding Low Carbon Publication or Report of the Yearโ at the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnershipโs 2015 Low Carbon Champions Awards for the EV City Casebook.
E-cosse Forum on EV Communications & Outreach
The 10th E-cosse Stakeholder Forum will bring together experts from the public and private sectors to explore the transformational policies, communication strategies and behaviour change initiatives
Carbon Data Made Easy โ Launch of a New Support Programme for Scottish Public Sector
Urban Foresight has been commissioned by Zero Waste Scotland to develop and deliver a new programme to offer support to public sector organisations in developing carbon management strategies.
Urban Foresight Shortlisted for Low Carbon Champion Award
Organised by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) the awards celebrate outstanding and innovative practice in the UK in accelerating the shift to lower carbon vehicles and fuels and reducing road transport emissions.
Dundeeโs Bid for Ultra Low Emission Taxi Scheme is Shortlisted
On behalf of Dundee City Council, Urban Foresight has achieved further success in its Go Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi Scheme. Dundee has been shortlisted as one of 8 local authorities to be awarded a feasibility study by the UK government to help inform the final ยฃ20 million bid.
Local Measures to Promote Low Emission Vehicles
Launch of Urban Foresight penned Good Practice Guide identifies five ‘Ps’ to encourage the uptake of Low Emission Vehicles.
