Discoproxi
looks at the opportunities provided by significant amounts of commercial urban space lying vacant. DISCO will use such space to establish networks of local ‘microhubs’, combined with low-emission ‘last mile’ delivery to assist the achievement of Low Emission Zones (LEZs).
Discollection
extends horizontally across all these physical solutions, and is about developing and using advanced real time data collection methods to allow efficient, dynamic and integrated management of the various freight networks.
Discobay
will explore the potential of multimodal bays that may be underutilised particularly at certain times of the day or night, to serve as microhubs for the despatch or collection of parcel traffic.
Discocurb
looks at the problems around street-level deliveries to bars, shops, and others by feeding real time data into digital twins to facilitate dynamic space management, making the most efficient use of street capacity and minimising conflicts.
Discoestate
looks at the potential for multi-purposing larger buildings and infrastructure that are not in daily use, such as exhibition centres or sports stadiums, as consolidation centres for last mile delivery.
DISCO has officially entered its final year. As we close out 2025, we reflect on a year filled with fruitful collaborations, significant achievements, and memorable events. Let’s take a trip down memory lane! What a year it has been for DISCO! 2025 has been nothing short of remarkable for the project. From shining at key […]
On 17 September 2025, POLIS, ALICE, and the European Parking Association (EPA) released a Joint Statement at the 21st EPA Conference in Brussels. This declaration represents a significant milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the three organisations, who have worked together for several years to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities of urban freight, curbside management, and sustainable […]
DISCO is launching an exciting new e-course—bringing fresh insights from the project. Titled Mastering Evaluation for Sustainable Urban Logistics Solutions: Insights from the DISCO Project, the course provides essential knowledge, practical tools, and real-world experience drawn from the DISCO Starring Living Labs. Available from 16 July 2025—do not miss out! DISCO is launching a brand-new […]