In earlier research, Summa College sought a vision and approach for the transition to a future-proof learning environment. An important goal is to engage students, teachers, stakeholders, and local residents in this transition with concrete interventions. In this previous research, a climate toolbox was developed. For this project, there is a desire to collaboratively develop a concrete plan with students, teachers, stakeholders, and local residents to transform the hard-surfaced parking area into a climate-adaptive and biodiverse meeting space. The Sterrenlaan location serves as a pilot project to make the start of the transition visually apparent.

Young entrepreneurs present innovative ideas that contribute to the Climate Mission.

Climate jobs are jobs that arise in, among others, the technical sector as a result of the energy transition. There is a significant shortage of personnel in this sector. Additionally, the types of jobs created are very diverse: from solar panel installers to cleanup assistants to enable insulation to be installed. The Climate Jobs Project aims to connect job seekers with these jobs. It is being investigated whether a neighborhood-oriented approach is feasible and desirable.

Enpuls can support the municipality as a public heat partner with people and resources during the development of heating networks. For more information, see www.enpuls.nl. This may also include harmonizing different projects within the Municipality of Eindhoven/Helmond.

On industrial estates, the risk of waterlogging and heat is high due to the lack of greenery and the presence of a lot of hard surfaces. Damage and inconvenience caused by climate change on industrial estates can be mitigated by designing them to be green and shaded. This makes industrial estates more climate-resilient and enhances the quality of the living and working environment.

As Soontiëns Stadsnatuur, we would like to get started within the mission trajectory of a healthy green working environment. We want to take the next step now.