8.9.2026

Exploring EU-funded CitiVerse projects with Living-in.EU

In a recent Living-in.EU signatory event, the first four EU-funded projects developing CitiVerse applications shared their progress after one year: 3DxVERSE, European Citiverses Uniting for Inclusiveness, SENSE, and x-CITE. Project representatives provided an overview of the projects' latest developments and showcased four pilot uses cases: Almelo (Netherlands), Gothenburg (Sweden), Kiel (Germany) and Flanders (Belgium). Cities […]

24.6.2026

Building resilient, data-driven municipalities with the EU Local Digital Twin Toolbox

As European cities increasingly explore digital twins to support urban planning and decision-making, the need for open, interoperable, and scalable solutions continues to grow. What does it take to build a truly resilient, data-driven municipality? Claus Popp Larsen, Focus Area Leader for Connected Cities at RISE Research Institutes of Sweden answers three short questions about […]

22.5.2026

“That could matter to us” – 10 examples of how Citiverse technology can lower barriers and increase participation

What if city technologies could better reflect diverse human needs from the start? Building on insights from the earlier report “I want to go there now”, this new publication continues the exploration of how Citiverse technologies can shape more inclusive and user-centered experiences. Through speculative design ideas, the report examines how a combination of digital […]

11.5.2026

“I want to go there now!” – new report on user research

Across Europe, cities are investing in digital twins, AI and immersive technologies to better plan and manage urban environments. But what if these technologies could also help people feel confident about visiting a place before they even get there?  For many citizens, uncertainty about accessibility, crowds or unfamiliar environments can be a barrier to participation. What does […]