This website is the outcome of a Living Lab project focused on the social side of the energy transition in Amsterdam Zuidoost. The project explored how trust, communication, and collaboration between residents, bridge builders, knowledge institutions, and the municipality can be strengthened to support a more just energy transition.
The project ran for nearly four months, from September to December 2025, and was carried out by a multidisciplinary student research team from the MADE programme (Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering). The team worked closely with local organisations, community leaders, researchers, and municipal actors. Through interviews, fieldwork, and co-creation sessions, this platform was developed as a practical, living tool to support collaboration beyond the project itself.
EGK Centre is a community-based organisation active in Amsterdam Zuidoost. It focuses on energy awareness, education, and empowerment, using culturally sensitive approaches and strong local networks to reach residents who are often missed by formal communication.
Energie Lab Zuidoost works on the local energy transition in Amsterdam Zuidoost. It brings together residents, researchers, and the municipality through experiments, pilots, and participatory projects at neighbourhood level.
MADE (Metropolitan Analysis, Design and Engineering) is a joint master’s programme of Wageningen University & Research and TU Delft. It focuses on complex metropolitan challenges by combining analytical research, design thinking, and engineering approaches.
AMS Institute is a research institute focused on metropolitan challenges. It connects academic research, design, and real-world experimentation to develop solutions for complex urban issues, including energy, mobility, and social innovation. The MADE programme is closely connected to AMS Institute, and many MADE projects, including this Living Lab, are carried out in collaboration with AMS and its local partners.
Groene Hub is a local initiative working on sustainability, social inclusion, and practical support for residents. It operates close to everyday life in the neighbourhood and plays an important role in trust-building and hands-on engagement.
