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The Metaverse: More than just a virtual world

The metaverse is much more than just a trend - it is the interface between our real and our digital existence. It sounds almost futuristic: Heilbronn could become the first German city in the metaverse. A space made up of networked 3D worlds where people meet, work, shop and play - a second life in the digital world, so to speak.

Heilbronn as a pioneer in the digital space

Christoph Troßbach, member of the city council, sees Heilbronn's potential as an innovation and economic center in the metaverse. He emphasizes the urgency of positioning the city in this new context. And how could this happen?

High-profile Metaverse Congress

A congress, organized in collaboration with the Heilbronn AI Park, could be a first step. The resulting results could then serve as a basis for further projects.

Innovative possibilities in the metaverse

Innovation network

A place where local companies can network worldwide, develop new products or improve existing ones.

AI city

A simulated city that shows how artificial intelligence can improve our lives. From intelligent traffic systems to assistance systems that make everyday life easier.

Digital pedestrian zone

A place where citizens can discover and purchase products from local stores.

Art in digital space

A platform where local artists can present and sell their artwork.

sport and freetime

Virtual e-sports arenas and training centers where you can train or compete.

Wine journey in the metaverse

A virtual tour along the Neckar or even a virtual cruise.

Education 2.0

From course offerings to interactive science experiments in a virtual laboratory.

Forecasts and expectations

While the metaverse is still a long way off for some, experts like Bloomberg Intelligence already see enormous economic potential. They forecast sales of around $800 billion by 2030. However, it will probably take until 2040 for such a project to be fully implemented.

Opportunity and challenge

The metaverse is not only an opportunity, but also a challenge for Heilbronn. It opens up a world of possibilities, from business to art. It remains exciting to see how Heilbronn will position itself in this digital space.

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The “Digital City of Heilbronn” is an exciting project that aims to transform Heilbronn into a modern, digital metropolis. This project is of great importance as it aims to improve the quality of life of citizens and advance the city in many ways.

💡 Goals and vision

The main goal of this project is to improve the city's digital infrastructure and introduce innovative technologies to improve the quality of life and stimulate the economy. Heilbronn should become a model city for digital innovation.

🌐 Digitization of the city administration

An important aspect of the Digital City of Heilbronn is the modernization of the city administration. This means that citizens and businesses will be able to handle many of their concerns online, significantly reducing bureaucratic burdens.

📡 Broadband infrastructure

A solid broadband infrastructure is crucial for digital transformation. Heilbronn is investing in the expansion of the fiber optic network to ensure that every citizen and every company has access to high-speed internet.

🚗 Smart mobility

Another exciting aspect of the Digital City of Heilbronn is the promotion of intelligent mobility. This means that in the future there will be improved transport systems that optimize traffic flow and reduce environmental impact.

🏥 Digital healthcare

Healthcare is a key area that benefits from digital transformation. Heilbronn is working to promote telemedicine and other digital solutions to make healthcare more efficient and accessible.

🌳 Sustainability and environmental protection

The Digital City of Heilbronn attaches great importance to sustainability. Environmentally friendly initiatives are promoted that aim to minimize the city's environmental impact.

🎓 Education and research

Promoting education and research is another important goal. Heilbronn wants to promote talent and promote innovative ideas in order to establish the city as a knowledge center.

📈 Economic impact

The digitalization of the city also has significant economic impacts. It creates jobs in the IT industry and promotes the growth of start-ups and technology companies.

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Heilbronn’s ambitious goal for 2035

Heilbronn has set itself the goal of achieving net greenhouse gas neutrality by 2035. This would mean that the city only emits as many greenhouse gases as can be removed. The aim is for each resident to produce only one tonne of CO2e per year by 2035. In order to achieve this goal, cooperation between Heilbronn's economy, citizens and administration is viewed as essential.

Proposed measures to achieve greenhouse gas neutrality

1. Reduction in motorized private transport

Heilbronn plans to reduce private motorized transport by 22%, which corresponds to an annual decrease of 1-2%.

2. Support for alternative drives

At the same time, the aim is to increase the proportion of alternative drive methods to 53% by 2035.

3. More photovoltaics on roof surfaces

It is planned that by 2035, 75% of the maximum potential listed in the Baden-Württemberg Energy Atlas will be used for photovoltaic roof areas.

4. Photovoltaics on open spaces

In addition, Heilbronn wants to exploit 90% of the maximum potential for photovoltaics on open spaces and 10% on arable land.

5. Expansion of wind energy use

The vision envisages that 55% of the maximum potential shown in the Baden-Württemberg Energy Atlas will be used by wind turbines by 2035.

6. Energy-efficient building renovation

By 2035, almost half (45.8%) of all private households in Heilbronn are expected to be energy-efficiently renovated.

7. Strict energy requirements for new buildings

The highest energy standards and the use of renewable energy are sought for new buildings in the city.

8. Expansion of heating networks

Heilbronn wants to cover 28% of its urban heating needs through decarbonized heating networks by 2035.

9. Promotion of Agri-PV technologies

Furthermore, the development of Agri-PV technologies in which agricultural land is used twice is advocated.

Together towards an environmentally friendly future

Heilbronn is determined to take a pioneering role in the area of ​​climate protection. This will require investment, commitment and, above all, the participation of all citizens. By joining forces, it is possible to make Heilbronn greenhouse gas-neutral by 2035 and thus make a valuable contribution to global climate protection. Every citizen is called upon to get involved and thus actively shape the sustainable future of Heilbronn.

The development of smart cities is in full swing worldwide, and cities like Heilbronn are at the forefront of this transformation. Digitalization, climate protection and the metaverse play crucial roles. Here is a deep dive into these topics and how they could influence the future of Heilbronn.

1. 🔌 Digitalization in Heilbronn

Digitalization involves the integration of technologies into people's daily lifestyles. From intelligent transport systems to digital administrative processes – Heilbronn is facing the challenge of transforming itself into a fully connected city.

🚉 Public transport

Intelligent transport systems could improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Real-time data allows citizens to plan their travel routes efficiently.

📲 Digital administration

The digitalization of administrative processes can make it easier for citizens to access services while increasing the efficiency of city employees.

2. 🌱 Climate protection and renewable energies

Heilbronn has the potential to become a green city by promoting renewable energy and placing climate protection at the center of its development agenda.

🌞 Solar energy

The use of solar technology can help Heilbronn sustainably meet its energy needs while reducing CO2 emissions.

🌬️ Wind energy

Wind farms could provide an additional energy source that meets urban energy needs and creates jobs.

🪶 Smart Columbarium

This is an interesting approach that uses green technologies to reduce the carbon footprint of burials.

3. 🌐 Metaverse and Digital Twin

The Metaverse – a digital replica of the real world – has the potential to radically change the way we live and work.

🏛️ Digital replica of Heilbronn

A digital twin of the city could be used to simulate and better plan urban development projects. It would be possible to analyze traffic flows, weather conditions and even energy consumption in real time.

🎮 Interaction with citizens

The Metaverse provides a platform for citizens to actively participate in city development by providing feedback, participating in surveys or holding virtual meetings.

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Heilbronn has the opportunity to take advantage of digitalization, climate protection and the metaverse to become a truly intelligent city of the future. With the right vision and resources, Heilbronn could be a role model for other cities around the world.

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➡️ Smart Columarium - up to 90% green spaces in the city centers for a feel-good factor and a Green City

The "Smart Columbarium" as an innovative solution for space saving and urban development

A novel and exciting solution is the “Smart Columbarium”. This concept offers the possibility of saving up to 90% of the cemetery area and using the freed-up green space for other uses. This energetic and space-optimized burial site was developed by logisticians from Japan and Germany. The “Smart Columbarium” is an innovative way of burial where urns are stored in a space-saving and technologically advanced manner. This reduces the space required for traditional graves and frees up valuable green space. These areas can then be used as a valuable contribution to improving the living environment and quality of life of residents.

The combination of protecting and promoting existing green spaces, careful inner-city densification and innovative concepts such as the “Smart Columbarium” could help cities and municipalities find a balance between urban development and environmental protection. By specifically relying on green infrastructure and developing new ways of using land, the city can preserve the positive bioclimatic conditions in residential areas and at the same time improve the climate in heavily built-up regions.

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The Smart Columbarium concept describes the possibility of reducing the space required for cemeteries by an impressive 90%. This innovative solution creates valuable space that can be used to create green leisure and recreation parks. This measure aims to increase the culture of well-being in the community and to provide residents with an attractive environment for their leisure activities.

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A first look at the digital twin

Have you ever heard of the “digital twin”? That sounds like a term from a science fiction novel, right? But far from it! This is about a revolutionary concept that uses the potential of digitalization to take climate protection a big step forward.

Digitalization meets environmental protection

Imagine if you could test and optimize complex systems, machines or systems digitally, i.e. in a virtual world, before using them in the real world. This is exactly what the digital twin makes possible! It is essentially a 1:1 copy of real objects or processes, but in a digital form. This allows us to save enormous amounts of material, energy and resources because errors and optimizations are identified and corrected digitally before they occur in reality.

A deeper look: What exactly is a digital twin?

When we talk about a digital twin, we don't just mean a digital copy of something real. No, it goes far beyond that! Olaf Sauer from the Fraunhofer Institute in Karlsruhe describes it like this: A digital twin models products, machines and their components using digital tools. All relevant data such as geometry, movement and logic are recorded. This means that the digital twin can simulate, control and improve not only the appearance, but also the function and behavior of its real counterpart.

The variety of applications

The possibilities that digital twins open up are almost endless:

Vehicle development

Before a car hits the road, we can use the digital twin to optimize its driving characteristics.

Energy efficiency in buildings

Architects can simulate how different decisions affect a home's energy consumption.

environmental Protection

Researchers can predict the impact of new technologies on local climates or air quality in cities.

The example of the Polarstern research vessel in the Arctic is particularly impressive. Using a digital twin, the researchers were able to measure in advance what equipment fits in their cabins in order to avoid unnecessary flights and thus emissions.

view in the future

There are already ambitious projects working on a digital image of our entire earth. The goal? To create a model that simulates our entire climate system and helps us find more sustainable development paths and inform policy more effectively.

Technological achievement

The digital twin is not only an impressive technological achievement, but also a crucial tool for making our world more sustainable and environmentally friendly. It's exciting to see where this digital path will take us in the future.

1. 🌍 Climate protection

Increased efficiency

By accurately modeling and simulating physical objects or systems, companies and cities can optimize their resource use, resulting in lower energy consumption and less waste.

Optimized energy usage

With digital twins, energy flows can be monitored and adjusted in real time, resulting in more efficient use and lower carbon emissions.

2. 💾 Digitalization

Data integration

Digital twins collect data from different sources and integrate them into one model. This makes accessing and analyzing data much easier.

Error detection

Before problems arise in the physical world, they can be identified and solved in the digital model. This can save time, money and resources.

3. 🏙️ Smart & Green City

Traffic flow optimization

By simulating traffic models, traffic jams can be avoided and public transport can be optimized, leading to lower emissions.

Smart buildings

Digital twins can help minimize the energy consumption of buildings and make them more efficient.

Waste management

By accurately monitoring and predicting waste volumes, decision makers can make better decisions about recycling and waste disposal.

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🌐 A connected world

The ability to connect physical and digital worlds makes it possible to react to changes in real time and optimize processes. The Metaverse provides a platform where digital twins can interact in a global network.

🔄 Cyclical development

Through the continuous collection of data and feedback, systems and processes can be constantly improved. This leads to faster adaptation to changing conditions.

🌱 Sustainable decisions

With the data that digital twins provide, decision makers can make more informed decisions that take into account not only the economic but also the environmental aspect.

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To convince your colleagues and superiors of the fascinating possibilities of a B2B metaverse, you can use the following approaches:

Familiarize yourself with the benefits

Learn more about the benefits of a B2B metaverse and how it can increase efficiency, improve product presentation, and open up new business opportunities. Prepare a list of key benefits you can use during presentations or discussions.

Demonstration of use cases

Collect examples and case studies that show how companies are already successfully using a B2B metaverse. Present these examples to illustrate the practical applications and potential positive impact on business operations.

Present concrete data and statistics

Collect data and statistics that demonstrate how using a B2B metaverse can positively impact business performance. This could, for example, be information about increased sales figures, improved customer satisfaction or increased efficiency.

Organize internal presentations or workshops

Plan presentations or workshops to demonstrate the functionality and possibilities of a B2B metaverse to your colleagues and superiors. Show them live what a product presentation or interactive training can look like in a virtual environment.

Create an immersive experience

Use technology to provide an immersive experience for your colleagues and managers. For example, invite them to a virtual showroom tour or a virtual product presentation. This allows them to experience the potential and fascinating possibilities of a B2B metaverse first hand.

Emphasize competitiveness

Make it clear that using a B2B metaverse can give your company a competitive advantage. Show how other companies in your industry are already successfully using this technology and how your company could benefit from not falling behind the competition.

Offer training and support

Make sure your colleagues and managers receive the necessary training and support to understand and use the technology. For example, offer training or materials that make it easier for you to get started.

Present cost-benefit analyses

Conduct cost-benefit analyzes to show that using a B2B Metaverse makes long-term economic sense. Emphasize how the investment in technology can pay off in improved efficiency, increased productivity, or increased sales.

➡️ Through a convincing presentation, showing concrete benefits and use cases, and providing training.

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By using an 'XR 3D rendering machine' you reduce your dependence on external media service providers and at the same time reduce your costs. You have control over the entire process and can react quickly to changes and adjustments. You are also able to generate a large number of product images without incurring additional costs.

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