Digital Urban Living is part of the launch of a big flagship initiative called "Smart Aarhus". Chaired by the Muncipality of Aarhus, Aarhus University, Central Denmark Region, The Alexandra Institute and industry partners have set out the formulate a comprehensive vision for the digital development of the City of Aarhus and it's surroundings.

Smart Aarhus will be launched Tuesday, January 24. There's a website <www.smartaarhus.dk>, Facebook page and Twitter stream if you want more info. An international website will also be available shortly.

The launch coincides with the announcement of Aarhus University's initiative AU ENERGY / SMART CITIES. This effort will coordinate smart city-related activites all across of Aarhus University in an effort to provide a comprehensive platform for tackling the challenges for radical digitization of cities and societies.

For more information on SMART AARHUS and AU ENERGY / SMART CITIES, contact associate professor Martin Brynskov, Center for Digital Urban Living, via email ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or mobile (+45 30680424).

Tags: aarhus | civic communication | Smart City