Co-PED

Co-PED investigates the potential of social and cultural centers as catalysts for positive energy districts, nurturing a just energy transition that includes local communities.

Co-PED consists of a transdisciplinary consortium ranging from research partners over practical implementation to knowledge transfer and policy.

The project is coordinated by Trans Europe Halles (TEH), an international network of 170 community-led cultural centres in 40+ countries.

The eight Urban Living Labs (ULLs) are centered around the TEH members La Friche la Belle de Mai (Marseille), Bakelit Multi Art Center (Budapest), BASIS Vinschgau Venosta (South Tyrol), Ifö Center (Bromölla), Die Bäckerei – Kulturbackstube (Innsbruck), and Green Kommon (Paris) as well as two projects on a neighbourhood scale Bartók District (Budapest) and Hart van Zuid (Rotterdam).

To test and put these ideas into action, eight Urban Living Labs across urban, peri-urban, and rural areas will explore how Social and Cultural Centres (SCCs) can lead the green transition. Insights will help shape policies for a sustainable future.