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The results of our research, exchanges, field work and participative frameworks will be made available as tools that are accessible to all.

We will continue to update this page with links, videos, downloadable articles and research results and much more, so stay tuned.

 

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Partner
interviews

As part of the POSEIDON Project’s mission to support the development of Positive Energy Districts (PEDs) in Mediterranean cities, we engaged our project partners in a series of interviews to reflect on their local challenges, strategies, and contributions. We asked them to share how POSEIDON supports their efforts in tackling energy, environmental, and social issues—while adapting solutions to their unique urban contexts. From municipal leaders to technical experts, their responses highlight key themes: citizen empowerment, integrated planning, climate resilience, and the importance of tailored, people-centered approaches.

Explore the interviews below to hear directly from the people shaping the future of sustainable urban living across Europe.

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Summary of this video

In this interview, Benoit Garride from the Municipality of Marseille shares how Marseille is advancing its energy transition, with a clear goal: carbon neutrality by 2030. He outlines the city’s main strategies and policies driving this transformation, and how POSEIDON supports Marseille in shaping ambitious, city-wide approaches to energy and emissions.

Papers and
publications

Through ongoing collaboration, local engagement, and real-world testing, we generate valuable insights that shape our methodologies and tools. These experiences are distilled into scientific papers, reports, and publications that aim to inform policymakers, urban planners, researchers, and practitioners.

By sharing our findings, we hope to foster dialogue, inspire replication, and support the wider adoption of PED models in cities across Europe and beyond. Explore our latest publications below to learn more about the research behind POSEIDON. We’ll be sharing them here with you as they’re published and made available. 

Methodologies for the design of positive energy districts: A scoping literature review and a proposal for a new approach (PlanPED)

Cities can substantially contribute to European Green Deal targets by accelerating their transition towards smarter, more efficient, and renewable-based energy models. In that context, European cities need to increase their self-sufficiency and the resilience of their energy system especially through the promotion of district and neighbourhood scale energy projects such as positive energy districts (PEDs). Despite the increasing interest for PEDs experienced in the last years, their deployment is currently hindered by the absence of an energy planning culture and the lack of adequately skilled personnel in cities. Indeed, there is a strong need for practical tools and guidelines that support practitioners in the design and implementation of PEDs. In that context, the present paper introduces PlanPED, a framework for the conception of methodologies for PED planning, design, and implementation, to support municipalities in their energy transition. PlanPED aims at providing a multiple perspective approach based on the most important elements from existing methodologies. In that sense, the paper begins with an overview of the state of the art, leading to the identification of trends, gaps, and good practices of current research. Then, based on this analysis, the novel framework PlanPED is introduced. It consists of three interconnected workflows that, if followed, enable to know which steps and resources need to be put into practice to initiate the transition towards PED, while recognizing the variability of contexts and necessities. By doing so, PlanPED seeks to facilitate the elaboration of tailored and practical roadmaps for the deployment of PEDs in cities.
 
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Interview with Benoit Garrida

In this interview, Benoit Garrige from the Municipality of Marseille shares how Marseille is advancing its energy transition, with a clear goal: carbon neutrality by 2030. He outlines the city’s main strategies and policies driving this transformation, and how POSEIDON supports Marseille in shaping ambitious, city-wide approaches to energy and emissions.
Marseille’s experience highlights the critical role of local context, strategic planning, and collaborative innovation in building resilient, sustainable cities.

Interview with Giulia Turci

Giulia Turci from the City of Cesena shares the city’s approach to regenerating a dynamic and diverse urban area, where social and environmental challenges intersect. She explains how integrating outdoor space improvements with building renovations helps Cesena respond to increasing heatwaves, and how POSEIDON supports the city in building a more cohesive strategy toward climate neutrality.
Cesena’s story is a compelling example of how local action, when supported by collaborative innovation, can lead to meaningful change.

Interview with Jaoa Dinis

João Dinis from the City of Cascais reflects on the opportunities of going carbon neutral, while openly discussing the challenges of implementing renewable energy projects locally. He also sheds light on the broader climate threats affecting Mediterranean regions, and how cities like Cascais are preparing to meet them.
Cascais’ approach highlights the importance of strategic planning, local engagement, and climate resilience. With POSEIDON, they’re turning sustainability ambitions into real-world progress.

Interview with Beril Alpagut

eril Alpagut from Demir Energy shares how their team supports POSEIDON cities in analyzing local needs and identifying suitable areas for PED development. She also unpacks key concepts behind PED “boundaries” and how tools like MCDA (Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis) can guide more informed, strategic planning for sustainable districts.
Demir Energy’s contribution helps ensure that PEDs are  practical, achievable, and responsive to local realities.

Interview with Bahanur Nasya

ahanur Nasya from Wonderland – platform for European architecture shares valuable insights into the importance of citizen engagement in the energy transition. She explains how Living Labs empower communities by creating inclusive spaces for experimentation and dialogue, and how pilot cases can build trust and open communication between citizens and decision-makers.
Wonderland’s work within POSEIDON reinforces that successful climate solutions must be people-centered, co-created, and rooted in the local context.