by Saara Valtasaari | Mar 1, 2024 | News, Press Release, Projects
URBREATH project aims to integrate transformative technical and nature-based solutions by leveraging community participation, Local Digital Twins, and AI technologies. Rising temperatures, extreme weather, and biodiversity loss paint a stark picture of our...
by Saara Valtasaari | Feb 21, 2024 | News & Events
The third and last Open Call of the EU-funded project CommuniCity will be launched on September 10th welcoming all European cities and associations to join the initiative. CommuniCity is a three-year project funded by the European Commission’s Horizon Europe Framework...
by Saara Valtasaari | Feb 16, 2024 | News, Projects
SPACE technologies are an unfamiliar technology for many cities. Yet they can provide very useful tools for regions, cities and communities to tackle everyday challenges they are facing. Last week the SPACE4Cities kick-off meeting took place in Helsinki, to mark the...
by Saara Valtasaari | Feb 6, 2024 | News, Projects
The ExPEDite project aims Enabling Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) through digital twins. Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities will join forces with the Institute of Energy Systems and Environment of Riga Technical University, leadpartner of this project,...
by Saara Valtasaari | Jan 31, 2024 | News
On January 16, 2024, the Smart Communities Network, a coalition of associations representing cities and municipalities in EU member states, convened its first online meeting. This meeting marked the beginning of a collaborative journey towards digital transformation...
by Saara Valtasaari | Jan 25, 2024 | News & Events
Cities play a crucial role in the implementation of climate and energy policies. Many have demonstrated a remarkable commitment and progress towards net zero carbon emissions. But reaching that energy’s holy grail is easier said than done as cities grapple with...
by Saara Valtasaari | Jan 24, 2024 | News, Partnership
OASC is inviting you to join and actively participate in the GovTech Connect project of the European Commission’s DG CONNECT. Why join GovTech Connect? Gain insights into cutting-edge startup solutions addressing key challenges of the public sector and connect...
by Saara Valtasaari | Jan 8, 2024 | News
OASC is announcing the discontinuation of the use of X (formerly Twitter), for a duration of at least three months, as a communication platform. This strategic shift aligns with OASC’s commitment to fostering open, inclusive, and informative communication...
by Saara Valtasaari | Nov 29, 2023 | News
The EU Smart Communities Network is calling for national or regional associations, or similar initiatives, representing cities and municipalities at EU Member State level. If advancing digital transformation in local communities is part of your organisation’s mission,...
by Saara Valtasaari | Nov 5, 2023 | News & Events
OASC is attending the Smart City Expo World Congress 2023 in Barcelona on 7-9 November. Below are listed the sessions where you can meet us: 7 Nov: Up-to-date Policies for Cities in Motion – 13:25-14:15 @Congress Room Green. Session info 7 Nov: DS4SSCC &...