Utrecht, UT
Municipality in Utrecht
Netherlands
Utrecht, UT trials MyPup smart parcel deliveries for traffic and emission reductions
This two-year trial evaluates the impacts of two MyPup smart parcel points on the local environment. MyPup gathers parcels from every carrier at a shipping center outside of Utrecht. A courier drops gathered packages at parcel points near Jeremias de Deckerstraat and the Utrecht Vaartsche Rijn station. A site survey by Advier determined optimal locations based on foot traffic and proximity to residential areas. Utrecht and MyPup will conduct this first-in-the-nation trial through April 2024.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, UT Normal Rent initiative helps young tenants understand their right to affordable rent
The Normale Huur - Normal Rent - website explains tenant rights including clear pricing and privacy. Renters use a price-checking tool to determine if they are overpaying for their units based on price and amenities. There are also contacts for tenants facing unfair prices including legal services from the Huurteam and arbitration by the Rent Assessment Committee. Utrecht introduced this initiative ahead of a 2023 national law change supporting municipal efforts at fair rents.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, UT is partnering with Open Dutch Fiber to construct an open fiber optic network
The city of Utrecht is partnering with Open Dutch Fiber to construct an open fiber optic network that will provide every local household with a fast and stable internet connection within the next five years. The fiber optic network will function as a future-proof solution replacing the copper cable connections which have proven unable to deliver the desired internet speed and quality to residents and businesses. T-Mobile is the first major provider to offer services over the fiber optic network.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, UT launched a sexual harassment awareness campaign by catcalling men on the street
The City of Utrecht launched an interactive sexual harassment awareness campaign on its downtown streets. The campaign involves women on a large screen catcalling men as they walk by on the street. The campaign was designed to reverse the traditional roles and showcase how uncomfortable and threatening catcalling can be for women.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, NL partners with Cargoroo to conduct a two-year trial of 100 electric shared cargo bikes
The Municipality of Utrecht is partnering with Cargoroo to conduct a two-year trial of 100 electric shared cargo bikes. The Cargoroo company will deploy these e-shared cargo bikes in participating neighborhoods as a healthy and sustainable alternative to short car journeys for residents. The number of e-shared cargo bikes deployed in each neighborhood will be based on feedback from social media and digital newsletters.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, NL is installing a floating solar panel island to generate over 4 million kWh annually
The Municipality of Utrecht is installing a floating solar panel island to provide 1400 households with sustainable energy. The island will occupy 14% of a lake about 150 meters from shore where it will not interfere with nature or recreation. In fact, the solar panel island will not even be visible from the shore due to the surrounding marsh plants. The island will generate a relatively high yield of 4 million kWh annually due to the natural cooling and light reflection from the lake water.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands
Utrecht, NL created a subsidy to help residents receive energy advice for sustainable home solutions
The Municipality of Utrecht created a subsidy to help residents make their homes more sustainable. Through the subsidy residents can be reimbursed for the costs of receiving professional advice on implementing energy-saving measures at home. The energy experts provide a consultation reviewing expected maintenance, reliable markets, various offers, and quality assessments to develop sustainable solutions. The maximum reimbursement amount is 220 euros if the measures are taken within two years.
Utrecht, UT
Netherlands