Dortmund, NW
Urban District in North Rhine-Westphalia
Germany
Dortmund, NW addresses emission reduction and vehicle charging goals with NOX-Block Project
Dortmund, Iserloh, and Schwerte plan for 680 street chargers across the three municipalities by September 2022. Four hundred chargers will be integrated into street light fixtures and accessible by mobile app. The remaining stations are intended for private and restricted-access public areas. University researchers will evaluate how the NOX-Block network impacts local emissions and charging access for residents who primarily park on streets.
Dortmund, NW
Germany
Iserlohn, NW
Germany
+1Dortmund, NW accelerates the pace of climate resilience efforts with the Immediate Climate Program
Sofortprogramm Klima leverages city partnerships to significantly reduce emissions over the next decade. A mutual fund with Sparkasse Dortmund will gather resident investments in eco-friendly mobility, construction, and social service ventures. Dortmund plans retrofits for existing buildings with green roofs and solar panels. City officials will work with DEW21 to identify building-by-building energy needs for improvements to its district heating network.
Dortmund, NW
Germany
Dortmund, NW recruits local households for Aktion Lappenlos low-emission transit program
Dortmund expanded the program from one household to four households over its first two rounds. Selected households receive free one-week transit passes in exchange for keeping their cars at home. The program also provides a cargo bike from the city's Environmental Agency for local shopping trips. Participants wrote blog posts about their experiences during Aktion Lappenloss, providing on-the-ground experiences with Dortmund's campaign for low-impact transport.
Dortmund, NW
Germany
Dortmund, NW clears city streets of delivery vehicle emissions and congestion with micro-depot pilot
Dortmund and DOPARK turned shipping containers into a depot on Ostwall for the 14-month pilot. Major carriers like UPS will drop packages destined for city residents at the micro-depot. Low-emission vehicles like cargo bikes and electric vans take packages from this waypoint to their final destinations. Local officials are evaluating how the micro-depot concept works as they search for a permanent location in the city center.
Dortmund, NW
Germany
Dortmund, NW accumulates climate data in harbor district as part of iResilience project
The city's nordwärts - or Northward - team and TU Dortmund University researchers surveyed district residents about hot-weather conditions. Thirty climate sensors attached to streetlights measure heat and humidity. Climate data are sent to a dedicated platform for real-time analysis of hotspots in the district. The iResilience project will develop an app for residents that recommends the most comfortable commuting routes based on this data.
Dortmund, NW
Germany
Dortmund, NW requests public feedback on electric vehicle infrastructure with new map
Residents and businesses find every public charger in Dortmund on the interactive map. Each pin includes the number of vehicles charged, location, and a space for comments or suggestions. Interested parties can also add their own pins and suggest future EV charge points without registration. This feature allows respondents to add photos and notes to support their proposals. City planners consult all comments and proposals as Dortmund expands its public charging options.
Dortmund, NW
Germany