TKI-project Citysports

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.

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 62.2 °C degrees and the cooled synthetic turf with 35.9 °C degrees just 1 °C warmer than the natural grass!

July 2024 marks a significant milestone for TKI project CitySports as our research has been published in the renowned scientific journaln Sustainable Cities! This groundbreaking work showcases how artificial grass fields can effectively mitigate climate change impacts in urban areas. By integrating subsurface water storage and capillary irrigation, we've developed and validated a sports system that cools fields and manages rainwater, creating healthier environments for both the planet and players.