Practice examples
Practical applications of local digital twins
Discover how cities, regions and organisations use local digital twins to support policy, simulate scenarios and make better decisions for mobility, energy, liveability and resilience.
From digital models to concrete policy insights
These practice examples show how local digital twins help to better understand complex urban and regional challenges, compare alternatives and strengthen collaboration between stakeholders.
Mobility
Smart mobility in urban environments
This use case focuses on the use of local digital twins to analyse traffic flows and develop sustainable mobility solutions for busy city centres.
- Analysis of traffic flows
- Scenarios for sustainable mobility
- Support for urban accessibility
Spatial planning
Sustainable spatial policy
Digital twins support area development, positive energy districts and the planning of green zones and infrastructure for a better living environment.
- Area development and energy planning
- Green zones and infrastructure
- More efficient use of space
Resilience
Crisis management and resilience
This case shows how local digital twins can be used to simulate emergency scenarios and optimise response strategies.
- Simulation of emergency scenarios
- Faster response strategies
- Support for public safety
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