FAVORIT+ project - Bucharest

Bucharest, District 6

FAVORIT+ : Blueprint for Integrated Redesign of Urban Blocks for Energy-Efficient & Sustainable Communities

Energy transition

Ongoing

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Bucharest, District 6

Location

FAVORIT+ project takes place in the Favorit neighbourhood of District 6 in Bucharest, the capital city of Romania. The neighbourhood is characterised by large communist-era housing estates, in which most buildings (70%) have not been renovated in 50 years. FAVORIT+ is crucial for District 6's climate neutrality goals and addresses challenges from past energy and urban regeneration projects (KINETIC, ELENA).

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Urban authorities

The MUA is District 6 of Bucharest Municipality which has brought together a balanced, interdisciplinary partnership based on the quadruple helix model – including research institutes and universities, community and urban-focused NGOs, and relevant private companies – based on local consultations addressing energy transition and green development challenges in the district. The MUA will ensure the innovative approach aligns with local planning frameworks and has extensive experience in transnational projects like URBACT, JPI, DUT and EIT.

Main Urban Authority

District 6 of Bucharest Municipality

Romania

Transfer partners

Transfer Partners are urban authorities that join the EUI-Innovative Action project to observe and learn. Their primary aim is to enhance the adaptability of the project's solutions to different urban contexts within the EU. These partners play a crucial role in facilitating knowledge exchange among EU cities and fostering innovation. They come from different EU member states than the project Main Urban Authority and participate during the project's implementation phase. Each project generally involves three Transfer Partners. The involvement of Transfer Partners is vital for ensuring the project's innovative solutions are effectively adaptable and replicable in various contexts across the EU.

Transfer Partner 1

Transfer Partner 2

Transfer Partner 3

Delivery partners

A Delivery Partner is an organisation selected for its expertise and experience to help design and implement specific parts of a project. Their role is to carry out certain tasks, create outputs, and manage a part of the project's budget. They are essential for bringing in knowledge and skills that enhance the project's overall value.

      • Urbasofia (US)
      • National University of Science and Technology Politehnica Bucuresti (NUSTPB)
      • Technical University of Civil Engineering Bucharest (UTCB)
      • Bucharest Metropolitan Area Intercommunity Development Association (ADIZMB)
      • Indeco Soft (IS)
      • Solar Decatlon Bucharest Association (EFdeN)
      • DearNeighbour (DN)
      • Nat. Research Institute –Dev. for Machines and Installations for Agriculture, Food Industry (INMA)
      • Local Development Institute Association-Think global act local (UrbanizeHub)
      • Sector 6 Inovation and Urban Design Center (CIP6)