Toolkits & Guides

Urban Tree Selection Guide

Species selection framework for European urban planting. Covers climate zones, soil conditions, maintenance requirements, and heat-island mitigation potential. Used by 20+ municipalities.

Format: PDF, 84 pages
License: CC-BY-4.0
Version: 2.1 (March 2024)

LEZ Implementation Toolkit

Step-by-step guide for cities implementing low-emission zones. Technical requirements, stakeholder engagement templates, monitoring protocols, and equity assessment framework.

Format: PDF + Excel templates, 120 pages
License: CC-BY-4.0
Version: 1.3 (September 2023)

Rainwater Harvesting Design Manual

Technical specifications for decentralised urban rainwater collection. Sizing calculations, filtration options, maintenance schedules, and cost-benefit analysis templates.

Format: PDF, 56 pages
License: CC-BY-4.0
Version: 1.0 (January 2024)

Cycling Infrastructure Audit Checklist

Field assessment tool for evaluating existing cycling infrastructure. Scoring system for safety, connectivity, comfort, and directness. Suitable for municipal staff and advocacy groups.

Format: PDF + spreadsheet, 32 pages
License: CC-BY-4.0
Version: 1.1 (June 2024)

Open Data

AirWatch API

Real-time PM2.5 and NO₂ readings from 340 sensors in 6 cities. REST API with 15-minute update frequency. Historical data back to January 2022.

Heat Island Maps

Satellite-derived surface temperature maps for 12 partner cities. 10m resolution, summer peak readings. GeoTIFF and GeoJSON formats.

Tree Census Data

Species, age, and canopy-cover data for 28,000 planted trees. Updated annually with survival rates and growth measurements. CSV format.

For Municipalities

We provide free technical support to European municipalities interested in implementing any of our published methodologies. This includes remote consultations, template customisation, and connections to our network of partner cities.

How to Get Started

Download the relevant toolkit, review the methodology, and contact us at municipalities@clean-city.org with your city name and the project area you're interested in. We'll arrange an introductory call within two weeks.

Training Workshops

We run 2-day training workshops for municipal teams on air quality monitoring, urban tree planning, and LEZ implementation. Workshops are offered at cost (travel and materials only) for EU member state municipalities.