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Project 1<p><img alt="thumbnail" classname="aspect-ratio-item aspect-ratio-item-fluid" src="/documents/20124/437546/622B91AF-E2BF-401F-8F75-A60CAC6536CF.jpg/578ebb8f-0a00-67c4-599c-9097eca1b6d9?t=1772008659253" style="width:100%;" /></p> <h3>The Municipality of Piraeus at the Night Time Economy Summit 2026 </h3> <p>The Municipality of Piraeus actively participated in the international conference Night Time Economy Summit 2026, which took place on February 11–12, 2026, in Liverpool, United Kingdom, bringing together representatives of cities, institutions, and organizations from more than 30 countries, focusing on the sustainable development of the night-time economy. </p> <p>The Municipality of Piraeus was represented by the Director of IT & New Technologies and coordinator of the European project Cities After Dark, Michalis Bourmpos, who participated in an international panel alongside key representatives of European cities from London, Liverpool, Amsterdam, and Dublin. Specifically, the panel included: </p> <ul role="list" style="margin-top: -20px"> <li>Julieta Cuneo, 24 Hour London Office (United Kingdom) </li> <li>Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin (Ireland) </li> <li>Freek Wallagh, City of Amsterdam (Netherlands) </li> <li role="listitem">Michael Bourmpos, City of Piraeus (Greece) </li> <li>John Hughes, Liverpool CIC (United Kingdom)</li> </ul> <p>During the discussion, contemporary approaches to managing and strengthening the night-time economy were highlighted, as well as the importance of collaboration between local authorities and stakeholders, and the need to balance development, safety, cultural activity, and residents’ quality of life. </p> <p>The conference brought together more than 2,000 representatives from over 30 countries, with participation from leading European and international cities, which shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for the development of nightlife—from governance and management to its cultural and economic dimensions. </p> <p>The participation of the Municipality of Piraeus in this international panel confirms the city’s outward-looking strategy and its commitment to adopting best practices from other European capitals and metropolitan centers, with the aim of creating a vibrant, safe, and sustainable night-time environment for both residents and visitors. </p>
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Smart City World Congress Barcelona 2025<p><img alt="thumbnail" classname="aspect-ratio-item aspect-ratio-item-fluid" src="/documents/20124/437658/Deutereuousa_2.jpg/dc9e18da-8d22-9458-97a2-3cbc38e9397d?t=1772009599248" style="width:100%;" /></p> <p>From November 3 to 5, 2025, the Municipality of Piraeus participated in the international conference Smart City Expo World Congress 2025 in Barcelona, representing the city of Piraeus in the European dialogue on smart, safe, and sustainable cities.</p> <p>The Smart City Expo is the largest global event for urban innovation and promotes the creation of a new urban paradigm characterized by sustainability and efficiency, placing people at its core. Within the framework of the discussion on “Innovative Approaches to Urban Safety in Europe”, which brought together elected officials and experts in technology and security from across Europe, the Director of IT and New Technologies, Mr. Michalis Bourmpos, exchanged views with the Mayor of Ghent (Belgium), Mr. Marlon Pareijn, the Deputy Mayor for Security of Manresa (Spain) and Vice President of the Eurotowns network, Mr. Anjo Valenti, as well as with representatives from cities such as Barcelona, Liepāja, Naples, and Heerlen, representatives of the European programmes URBACT and EUROPEAN URBAN INNOVATIVE, and distinguished experts in the fields of smart cities and urban safety.</p> <p>In his presentation, Mr. Bourmpos highlighted as an example of innovation the creation of the digital map of Piraeus on the global Minecraft platform, where young people participated in a game titled “Cops & Robbers in Piraeus”, which took place simultaneously in both physical and digital environments and aimed to raise awareness on issues of crime prevention and social responsibility, leveraging the potential of technology and digital gaming as tools for education and participation.</p> <p>Related links:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.smartcityexpo.com">https://www.smartcityexpo.com/</a> </li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/live/HVki4w3AGEM">https://www.youtube.com/live/HVki4w3AGEM</a></li> </ul>
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Minecraft<p><img alt="thumbnail" classname="aspect-ratio-item aspect-ratio-item-fluid" src="/documents/20124/440305/Picture1.png/fea4ff49-b6dc-ce43-897e-3acf8303395c?t=1772103002012" style="width: 100%; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>The Municipality of Piraeus, within the framework of the European project BeSecure-FeelSecure (BSFS), used the popular game Minecraft to enhance youth participation in urban safety through the gamification approach. In the game, participants had the opportunity to interact both in the real world and in the digital world of Minecraft. In real-life Piraeus, the “villain” of the game moved around using a motorbike, while through GPS, the same movement was mirrored in the digital Piraeus within Minecraft. The players attempted to locate the “villain” in the Minecraft world, who left behind traces (beacons) when passing through specific locations in the real world. In this way, an interactive experience was created that combined reality with the digital gaming environment. </p> <p>This initiative aimed to raise awareness among young people regarding crime prevention and to strengthen collective responsibility through the use of technology. The innovation of the game lies in the fact that it was carried out simultaneously in both the physical and digital worlds, allowing participants to experience safety and prevention in an engaging and educational way. For more information and videos related to the game, you may visit the following link: </p> <p><a href="http://Minecrafft" target="">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3R2ne79oN4&ab_channel=BeSecureFeelSecure </a></p>
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Buildpace Pilot Digital Twin<p><img alt="thumbnail" classname="aspect-ratio-item aspect-ratio-item-fluid" src="/documents/20124/437702/DT-Infographic.jpeg/769968da-2f2a-d1c8-b2b1-c3c47cca8cca?t=1772010145003" style="width:100%;" /></p> <h3>Digital Twin and Energy Upgrade of Municipal Buildings through the Horizon BUILDSPACE Programme</h3> <p>The Municipality of Piraeus continues dynamically its path towards digital transformation, leveraging its participation in European research and innovation programmes that provide substantial added value to the city and its citizens. A characteristic example is its participation in the European Horizon BUILDSPACE programme, in which Piraeus was selected as a pilot city.</p> <p>Within the framework of the project, a digital twin of a municipal building was developed and implemented, combining geospatial data, building infrastructure information, and energy data. The 21st Primary School of Piraeus was selected as the pilot building, marking the first step towards the creation of a modern digital decision-support tool for municipal assets.</p> <p>What is a Digital Twin</p> <p>A digital twin is a dynamic digital representation of a real building, which enables:</p> <ul> <li>The comprehensive visualization of its condition</li> <li>The analysis of its energy performance</li> <li>The testing of energy upgrade scenarios</li> <li>The optimization of its operation and maintenance</li> </ul> <p>Through the BUILDSPACE digital platform, the Municipality of Piraeus acquires methodologies and tools for the systematic monitoring and improvement of the energy performance of public buildings, based on reliable data.</p> <p><img src="/documents/20124/437702/Federal-Model-Enrichment-model.jpg/ab596735-381a-72d1-0778-b8d109d1e3a9?t=1772010335141" /></p> <h3>European Collaboration with Practical Benefits</h3> <p>The participation of Piraeus in European projects such as BUILDSPACE highlights how European know-how and funding can be transformed into practical digital tools for local government. The pilot implementation at the 21st Primary School creates a scalable model that can be applied to other municipal buildings, such as schools, sports facilities, and administrative buildings.</p> <p>In this way, the Municipality of Piraeus lays the foundations for:</p> <ul> <li>Reduction of energy costs</li> <li>Limitation of environmental footprint</li> <li>Better investment planning</li> <li>Strengthening of sustainable urban development</li> </ul> <div class="row"> <div class="col-md-6"><img src="/documents/20124/437702/%CE%B5%CE%B9%CE%BA%CF%8C%CE%BD%CE%B1_Viber_2025-12-11_11-06-01-469.jpg/5c8e5170-be8d-135b-88f5-c9a4605a56ac?t=1772010149142" style="width:100%" /></div> <div class="col-md-6"><img src="/documents/20124/437702/IMG20251210132923.jpg/7b3985b3-1247-59ad-c611-c581c1d17c65?t=1772010148412" style="width:100%" /></div> </div> <h3 style="margin-top:15px;">Piraeus as a City of Digital Transition</h3> <p>The utilization of BUILDSPACE tools is part of the overall strategy of the Municipality of Piraeus for a smart, sustainable, and resilient city, where technology acts as a driver for improving quality of life. Piraeus demonstrates in practice that digital transformation is a feasible process with measurable results and direct benefits for the city and its citizens.</p> <p>Related Video: <a href="https://ncloud.piraeus.gov.gr/index.php/s/tppgmNzC2W2xq6B" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://ncloud.piraeus.gov.gr/index.php/s/tppgmNzC2W2xq6B </a></p>
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Buildspace Urban Heat Platform<p><img alt="thumbnail" classname="aspect-ratio-item aspect-ratio-item-fluid" src="/documents/20124/437807/Picture2.png/04701d46-3f8b-d0fe-495f-415148b3ac84?t=1772011053942" style="width:100%;" /></p> <p style="text-align:justify; margin-bottom:13px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"></span></span></span></p> <p>The BUILDSPACE project uses digital tools and data to help the city and decision-makers address climate challenges and make the city more sustainable – both for buildings and for our neighborhoods. </p> <p>Through a shared platform, BUILDSPACE offers five specialized services that are being tested in four European cities – Poland, Latvia, Greece, and Slovenia – with each city focusing on different urban challenges. </p> <p>In Piraeus, the application focuses on the city’s resilience to heat. The dedicated tool analyzes where and to what extent heat affects the city and, by combining social and demographic data, identifies which areas and which citizens are more vulnerable. In this way, BUILDSPACE helps the city and its residents better adapt to climate challenges and become more resilient in the future. </p> <p>On Tuesday, June 3, 2025, the Municipality of Piraeus organized a training event titled “Smart Tools for Addressing the Urban Heat Island Effect”, held both at the City Hall and online. The BUILDSPACE Thermal Analysis and Urban Resilience Platform was presented, an innovative digital tool that maps the city’s thermal distribution and assesses citizens’ vulnerability, helping local authorities design more sustainable and resilient neighborhoods. </p> <p>Participants had the opportunity to test the platform in real time, under the guidance of experts from the Technical University of Madrid, using laptops. </p> <p>During the testing session, they explored interactive thermal maps depicting levels of vulnerability, exposure, and risk, utilizing real environmental and demographic data. In addition, energy demand was assessed under different climate evolution scenarios, while data visualization and export tools were presented, useful for planning adaptation measures by the Municipal Authority. </p> <p>The event was attended by representatives from various Municipal Departments (Department of IT, Department of Environment – Climate Change and Animal Welfare, Department of Technical Services, Department of Extroversion, European Programmes and Tourism, Department of ITI/SUD Action Management, Department of Planning and Sustainable Development, Independent Department of Civil Protection and Crisis Management), as well as research institutions, academics, and professionals from the technical and energy sectors. </p> <p>The event was honored by the presence of the Deputy Mayor for Property and Cadastre and President of the Local Council for the Prevention of Delinquency (ToSPPa) of Piraeus, Ms. Kyriaki Bourdalou, who referred to the importance of utilizing innovative solutions for the adaptation of cities to new environmental challenges. </p> <p>More information: </p> <p>https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/f973a0fe51cb4241aaba422603ecc5f4/page/Pilot-4?draft=true </p> <p><a href="https://piraeus.gov.gr/buildspace/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">https://piraeus.gov.gr/buildspace/</a> </p>
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CITISENSE ΔΙΑΚΡΑΤΙΚΗ ΣΥΝΑΝΤΗΣΗ #4<h3>Urban Safety 24/7: The Municipality of Piraeus, through the European CITISENSE network, tests new solutions using digital and participatory tools </h3> <p>The way we experience safety in the city changes depending on time, place, and activity. The same neighborhoods may feel vibrant and welcoming at one moment and more vulnerable at another. It is precisely this dynamic that the Municipality of Piraeus seeks to understand and manage through its participation in the European CITISENSE network, which focuses on modern, human-centered, and digitally supported urban safety policies. </p> <p>Within the framework of the 4th Transnational Meeting of the network, held from January 27 to 29, 2026, in Naples and Rome, representatives of European cities exchanged experiences and practices on how urban safety can be enhanced through collaboration, citizen participation, and the use of modern digital tools in policy design. </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture1.png/6dc18764-e0ba-162c-6684-6fa965832d7e?t=1772099427015" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <div class="row my-3"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 text-center"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture2.png/f426a278-e3b6-95b8-0567-acef40eb75ee?t=1772099427185" style="height:300px;" /></div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-6 text-center"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture3.png/2a09a93d-8b4a-ba4f-8e60-9641269d4dd0?t=1772099427273" style="height:300px;" /></div> </div> <p>Particular emphasis was placed on the workshop on the night-time economy, where the night was presented as a critical field of public policy. Partner cities – Naples (Italy), Ghent (Belgium), Manresa (Spain), and Liepāja (Latvia) – worked on methodologies that help record different uses of public space, mobility flows, and perceptions of safety during nighttime hours. Through analysis, mapping, and strategic planning tools, nightlife was approached not as a problem but as an opportunity for more sustainable, safer, and livelier cities. </p> <p >At the same time, the public event titled “Life at Night: Urban Night-time Ecosystems, Economy, Safety and Liveability” opened the discussion to the local community of Naples, bringing together elected officials and city representatives, cultural organizations, professionals, and residents. The discussion highlighted the shift of many European cities toward integrated night-time policies that combine culture, economic activity, safety, and quality of life, leveraging both citizens’ experiences and data derived from the city’s daily operation. </p> <p>In addition, the experiences gained during field visits in the city of Naples were a key element of the meeting. Through on-site visits to different areas of Naples, both during the day and late at night, participants observed how the sense of safety in public space changes. This direct experience was combined with recording and analysis tools, highlighting the importance of linking experiential knowledge with digital data in urban planning. </p> <div class="mt-3 d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"> <div class="mx-2"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture4.png/52001c7d-e607-4e56-3479-169110517799?t=1772099427372" style="height:520px" /></div> <div class="mx-2"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture5.png/da59d68d-8f8b-52c7-9ad8-dae4fc2f443a?t=1772099427484" style="height:520px;" /></div> </div> <div class="my-3 d-flex flex-row justify-content-center"> <div class="mx-2"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture6.png/6f9b8f98-7205-4c2d-5964-1968e1d2e6b0?t=1772099427593" style="height:504px" /></div> <div class="mx-2"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture7.png/851b4a21-8d4c-1c49-d68d-314ac06defe7?t=1772099427697" style="height:504px;" /></div> </div> <p style="text-align:justify">A significant part of the work was also dedicated to the sustainability of the proposed actions and solutions. In strategic planning workshops, the cities of the network, including the Municipality of Piraeus, worked on ways to monitor, evaluate, and integrate innovative practices into the permanent functions of local government, using tools that enable impact measurement and the long-term sustainability of results. </p> <p style="text-align:justify"><img src="/documents/20124/439898/picture8.png/db178c37-dfc2-99de-747d-ad4b1697e47e?t=1772099427783" style="width:100%;display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" /></p> <p>The meeting concluded with a visit to Rome and a presentation of the European project EUI We-Z, which serves as an example of how active citizen participation and co-design of interventions can strengthen the sense of safety and trust in neighborhoods. Through small, targeted changes in public space and collaboration with local stakeholders, urban safety is approached as a shared responsibility rather than the duty of a single authority. </p> <p>The participation of the Municipality of Piraeus in the CITISENSE network constitutes a meaningful investment in knowledge, collaboration, and innovation. The conclusions drawn from Naples and Rome will be utilized in local planning, aiming to create an urban environment that is safer, more functional, and more citizen-friendly, 24 hours a day. </p>