REGEN

Exploring innovative pathways for the decarbonisation of European neighbourhoods and cities.

1st January 2024 - 31st December 2027

About REGEN

REGEN (REGENeration of neighbourhoods towards a low-carbon, inclusive and affordable built environment) will pave innovative pathways for the decarbonisation of European neighbourhoods and cities, tackling urgent socio-economic, climate and built environment challenges by designing a multifunctional toolbox, leveraging cutting-edge digital technologies and life-cycle sustainability assessments while engaging citizens and influencing behavioural change.

REGEN will implement its solutions in four demonstration sites (Dublin, Milan, Laredo and Beckerich), continuously monitoring the energy, mobility, and circularity of individual buildings, streets and districts. The project will upscale its findings to the city level, informing key policy directions and contributing to the broader transition towards sustainable urban development.

Codema, as the energy agency for Dublin City Council, will lead the REGEN demo site intervention, supported by Dublin City Council staff and the local Sustainable Energy Community, represented by founding member Arden Energy. Codema, as the demo site leader will make sure that urban regeneration interventions prioritised for the Dublin demo site are executed following best practice, ensuring a more sustainable, low emission and inclusive Dublin. Codema, with help from Arden Energy, will spark citizen engagement in local communities by encouraging active and informed participation. This will be carried out by initiating a local engagement campaign designed under the deliberative and participatory regeneration process.

Project aims

Understand the Ringsend community's experience with the planning process
Encourage behaviour change in the community in relation to energy and transport
Produce a multi-functional toolkit to aid in the participatory planning process

Project team

Project lead
Patricia Astorgano

Patricia Astorgano

Low-Carbon Project Manager

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Rebecca Cachia

Rebecca Cachia

Senior Energy Engineer / Emissions and Energy Planning Lead

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Arthur Trousseau

Arthur Trousseau

Energy System Engineer

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Sarah McEllistrem

Sarah McEllistrem

Public Engagement and Stakeholder Coordinator

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Project partners and funders