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Smarter Together Munich was an EU Lighthouse project (2016–2021) testing integrated smart city solutions in the Neuaubing-Westkreuz and Freiham districts. With approximately €20 million investment (€6.85 million EU), 11 partners retrofitted 43,000 sqm of residential space, deployed photovoltaics and e-mobility stations, and implemented smart lighting and data platforms.
The project achieved over 20% reductions in CO₂ and energy consumption whilst increasing renewable energy use. Through 'urban living labs', residents collaborated with experts on practical neighbourhood solutions.
Smarter Together demonstrated Munich's participatory approach to smart city innovation, generating replicable insights for European cities.