Challenge Overview:

This challenge, part of APCOA’s pan-European Urban Hubs strategy, called on innovators to propose groundbreaking ways to transform parking areas into multifunctional urban hubs. The selected finalists present their solutions that include urban warehousing, micro depots, secure bike and motorcycle parking, smart charging stations, and advanced fleet management systems.

Why It Matters:

The created solutions have the potential to reshape urban environments, making them more efficient, sustainable, and adaptable to future needs. This is not just an exhibition of ideas but a real-world application of innovative thinking, supported by APCOA and guided by the experts from prototype.club.

Final Presentations:

• Date: September 19, 2024
• Location: IAA TRANSPORTATION, Hanover
• Details: The finalists will present their fully developed prototypes to an audience of industry leaders, investors, and the APCOA jury. These presentations are the final step before these innovations potentially become part of APCOA’s extensive network across Europe.
  
  

What’s Next?

The most promising solutions will not only receive immediate recognition, but also the opportunity to partner up with APCOA and work on their ongoing Urban Hubs projects. This is a significant step towards creating smarter, more connected urban spaces. 

b to the public at St Catherine’s Walk Car Park in the Welsh town of Carmarthen. The Hub is now fully equipped with 5 22kW AC fast chargers and 12 V3 Tesla Superchargers, capable of delivering peak charge rates up to 250kW.