Project CitySports is a pilot project from the Top Consortia for Knowledge and Innovation (TKI) program of the Water & Maritime Top Sector.
The project focuses on innovations that revolve around urban cooling solutions, the circular use of (waste) material and rainwater, and safely playing sports on artificial grass pitches. We tested at two locations in Amsterdam: Marineterrein Amsterdam and V.V.A Spartaan at Laan van Spartaan. For this project, KWR worked together with the following consortium partners: the City of Amsterdam, Waternet, Veolia, Permavoid, DutchBlue, Marineterrein and the Water & Maritime Top Sector.
We place a high priority on creating solutions that meet the best sustainability standards.
After years of research by KWR Water Research Institute the official project paper is released. Learn more about the research methodology, results, product & system details and international rollout of the project and watch the project summary video!
A project that has an important contribution to a sustainable and climate-proof living environment.
In spring 2020 all sensors in the CitySports research-fields came online and have recorded some impressive results already. In the middle of the hottest period so far, on June 25 around mid-day, the surface temperature of the conventional synthetic turf was 62.2oC degrees and the cooled synthetic turf with 35.9oC degrees just 1 oC warmer than the natural grass!
The future we want to build gives everyone the opportunity to build a better future for themselves.
Water attenuation system
The ultimate sports pitch and potable water for the people in New Delhi
Rooftop running Track around the Perimeter of the 16th Floor
First pitch with drainage system in the UK
From rugby venue to big stadium hockey
First cooling sports pitch in Japan
Permavoid source control ensures that no precious water goes to waste by catching, storing and reusing stormwater for irrigation, evaporation and infiltration. Find your local Permavoid distributor here to learn more about the technology and become part of the international movement.
