Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Municipality in Antwerpen (Antwerp)
Belgium
Mechelen (Malines), VAN empowers data-driven decisions by farmers with smart meter network
Mechelen installed 20 smart climate meters on rural properties for the pilot. Meters gather real-time data on temperature, precipitation, wind speeds, and humidity accessible by mobile app. Farmers use climate data from their properties to maximize agricultural output and file insurance claims following extreme weather events. The city also gathers data on the Smart Innovation Factory dashboard for use in climate resiliency and planning efforts.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN partnered with Ecoso to open a food hub to reduce waste and prices for residents
The city of Mechelen partnered with Ecoso to open a food hub to reduce waste and prices for residents. The food hub provides a location for the city, organizations, and companies to develop food solutions. Ecoso opened a social grocer in the food hub where shoppers with a limited budget can purchase cheaper food. The affordable food is obtained from fresh food surplus auctions or taken off supermarket shelves because it has almost reached its best-before date.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN launched a pilot of the LUPYS electric vehicle charging stations in neighborhoods
The city of Mechelen launched a pilot of the new LUPYS electric vehicle charging stations in three local neighborhood districts. The LUPYS charging stations are installed against the façade of terraced homes and connected to the meter cupboard rather than being placed on roadways or footpaths. During the pilot, the city covers the purchase and installation costs with the user only paying for the electricity to charge their vehicle via a mobile app.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN partnered with Cambio to let residents test drive electric cars with free demo session
The city of Mechelen partnered with Cambio to provide residents with free demo sessions for test driving electric cars. The demo sessions are offered as a method for encouraging sustainable travel by helping residents become accustomed to electric cars before carsharing or purchasing one for themselves. Any resident that participates in a demo session also receives a 10 euro discount on their first ride with an electric Cambio car.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN created a digital wallet mobile app to manage the local shopping voucher program
The city of Mechelen created a digital wallet mobile app to manage the local shopping voucher program. The vouchers can be exchanged at participating local shops, catering establishments, and organizations. Residents can purchase the Mechelen voucher online, at the UIT in Mechelen leisure center, or via the the new Mechelenbon mobile app. The digital wallet on the mobile app allows users to track their vouchers, pay by scanning their smartphone, and review a map of participating businesses.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN expanded its Bicycle Workshop program to include a new electric wheelchair bicycle
The city of Mechelen expanded its Bicycle Workshop program to include a new electric wheelchair bicycle. Residents with a physical disability can borrow the electric wheelchair bicycle for free during a 24-hour period and the Bicycle Workshop program is responsible for maintenance. The electric wheelchair bicycle is used by a pedaling passenger to easily transport wheelchair users.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium
Mechelen, VAN created a free sustainable planning advice service for residents looking to renovate
The city of Mechelen created a free sustainable planning advice service for residents looking to renovate their homes. The service consists of an online discussion between the client an architect, and a sustainability advisor which develops into an advisory report of non-binding proposals to make the renovation more climate-robust and energy-efficient. The sustainable planning advice is based on a screening of the client's design plans in terms of energy performance, water consumption, etc.
Mechelen (Malines), VAN
Belgium