UrbanMind empowers cities with cutting-edge data solutions to achieve sustainability, optimize urban operations, and improve quality of life.
Project
UrbanMind
UrbanMind is a pioneering initiative designed to transform cities into smarter, more sustainable spaces. Our project is built on the success of the Smart Mlaka platform, a recognized best practice in smart city operations. By combining expertise of consortium partners and engaging communities, UrbanMind bridges technology and governance to address pressing urban challenges.
Aim
Our vision
Our vision is to empower cities to embrace sustainability and innovation. Through data-driven decision-making, we aim to:
- Enhance urban living by reducing pollution and optimizing traffic flow.
- Support the EU’s climate neutrality goals by enabling cities to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions.
- Foster collaboration across sectors to drive economic growth and societal well-being.
Solution
UrbanMind delivers practical, impactful solutions for modern cities:
- Environmental Monitoring: Real-time tracking of air quality, CO2 levels, and urban pollution.
- Traffic Optimization: Intelligent applications to predict and manage traffic flows, reducing congestion and emissions.
- Scalable Data Platform: A robust data space that ensures interoperability and scalability for diverse urban needs.
These solutions empower cities to act dynamically, ensuring sustainable and inclusive urban management.
Theses
Impact Projections
UrbanMind builds on the success of the Smart Mlaka initiative and envisions
transformative outcomes through its innovative approach:
Predicted Environmental Impact
Dynamic tracking and optimization of urban pollution and CO2 emissions aim to reduce urban CO2 levels by up to 20% and improve air quality indices.
Traffic Flow Improvements
Intelligent traffic management systems are projected to decrease congestion by up to 30%, enhancing urban mobility and reducing emissions.
Citizen Empowerment
Future applications will foster greater community engagement, transparency, and data-driven decision-making for equitable urban planning.
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2026-02-12 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Pula presented smart city projects …
Pula presented smart city projects in Brussels and participated in a discussion on the future of urban development.
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2026-02-06 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
The Future of Cities: EU …
The Future of Cities: EU Initiatives and Smart Solutions – Conference Recap
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2026-01-22 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
The Future of Cities: EU …
The Future of Cities: EU Initiatives and Smart Solutions
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2026-01-19 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Barcelona once again discusses the …
Barcelona once again discusses the future of cities, Kranj back on stage
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2025-10-17 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
European Data Space for Smart …
European Data Space for Smart Communities Bootcamp in Ljubljana, Slovenia (16–17 September 2025)
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2025-10-17 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Urban Mobility Days: Presentation …
Urban Mobility Days: Presentation of the UrbanMind Project
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2025-10-17 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
UrbanMind: Transforming smart city …
UrbanMind: Transforming smart city data into actionable insights
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2025-08-28 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Kranj's Smart Solutions Presented …
Kranj's Smart Solutions Presented in Warsaw, Tallinn and London
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2025-08-28 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Project Factsheet: UrbanMind
Project Factsheet: UrbanMind
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2025-08-28 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
UrbanMind Project Partnership …
UrbanMind Project Partnership Meeting Held in Pula
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2025-08-28 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
UrbanMind Project: EU Co-Funded …
UrbanMind Project: EU Co-Funded Initiative to Reduce CO₂ Emissions
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2025-06-11 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Pula is the first city in Croatia …
Pula is the first city in Croatia to measure air quality on public transport buses!
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2025-06-06 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
Pula is the first city in Croatia …
Pula is the first city in Croatia to measure air quality in real time on public transport buses
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2025-04-09 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
The City of Pula is procuring two …
The City of Pula is procuring two mobile stations for monitoring air quality. They will be located in an interesting place
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2025-03-24 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
OASC Conference
OASC Conference
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2025-03-24 00:40:04 -0700 -0700
UrbanMind: Building a Unified …
UrbanMind: Building a Unified Future for Smart Cities
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Collaborative Expertise Driving Urban Transformation
The UrbanMind project unites four key partners: Kranj, the lead pilot city, brings advanced smart city expertise, while Pula offers a secondary pilot environment to test scalability. Riko handles engineering and project management, and 3fs develops the scalable digital solutions powering the data space and applications. Together, they drive innovation and sustainability.
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