UTA members Kentyou, RealSim, and Latitudo 40 have been selected, in partnership, to implement an innovative tool designed to centralize and analyze urban data, helping to combat urban heat islands and support sustainable development in Grenoble Alpes Métropole, another UTA member. The project will be launched in the fall of 2024.

The Challenge
Grenoble-Alpes-Métropole is a leading city in Europe in the process of becoming climate-friendly through smart technologies. It now aims to better understand and take action against the undesirable effects of global warming, such as urban heat islands, air pollution, and the consequent health issues of its citizens. Cities aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address problems caused by global warming, like hotter city areas, air pollution, and health issues. To do this, they need to use data-driven tools that help them make better decisions, such as detecting urban heat islands, creating more green spaces, setting up low-emission zones, and improving transportation. A key part of this challenge is developing a unified digital platform that provides a complete view of the city. This platform would allow different groups to work together and create customized solutions to tackle these climate-related challenges.

The Project
The Climaborough pilot project in Grenoble aims to create a detailed 3D digital model of the city using a variety of data sources, like IoT, satellite data, and 3D modeling tools. The project involves several key components:

  1. A platform to centralize and visualize different types of data from sources like sensors and satellites (Kentyou).
  2. Satellite data analysis to calculate the Urban Heat Island (UHI) index, which measures how city areas are warmer than their surroundings (Latitudo 40).
  3. Creating a 3D digital model of the Grenoble area, integrating ongoing development projects and analyzing heat islands (RealSim).

The combined solution will gather and integrate data from Grenoble-Alpes Métropole, including satellite images, 3D maps, and historical data. This data will be used to create interactive maps and dashboards that visualize temperature variations, land cover types, and vulnerable populations. The project will also predict how these factors will change over the next 5 to 10 years as the city develops. The ultimate goal is to help city planners, researchers, and the public understand and manage urban heat islands and related challenges in Grenoble.

Match-Making
The Climaborough project highlights the potential of UTA as a match-making network, connecting the pressing challenges faced by cities with the innovative tools and technologies of solution providers. By fostering such collaborations, UTA aims to enhance the drive toward sustainable urban development. If you are interested in joining this transformative journey or exploring partnership opportunities, we encourage you to reach out and become part of a community that is shaping the future of our cities.