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ASCEND Knowledge Platform

Support the design of sustainable and scalable business models for Positive Clean Energy Districts, offering a wide range of business model patterns to be combined in order to meet different local needs and maturity levels.

What can you find here?

  • Practical guides tools and case studies

  • Data repositories research collaboration opportunities and publications

  • Policy frameworks impact studies, evidence-based recommendations

State-of-the-Art ASCEND Solutions

This repository brings all ASCEND innovations together: showcasing cutting-edge approaches that make urban transformation tangible. Explore how ASCEND cities are decarbonising buildings, rethinking mobility, and engaging communities. Whether you’re a city planner, policymaker, or innovator, this is your space to get inspired, navigate what’s possible, and see how others are shaping the future of climate-neutral cities.

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PCED Navigator

The PCED Navigator  is an interactive knowledge assistant focused on smart city and PCED solutions. Built on real-world experience and case studies, it gives cities instant access to tailored insights, practical guidance, and strategic support — all in plain, easy-to-understand language.

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