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Rotterdam has set its goal on a 50% reduction of CO₂ emissions in 2025. This abstract figure asks for concrete measurements to calculate on and above all to understand the impact on daily life. Case study is Stadshavens, an area of 1600 hectares that is gradually transforming from hardcore harbour to a mix-use urban area. Here we explore spatial measurements that reduce CO₂ emissions and that improve the urban quality at the same time. De Urbanisten base all actions for CO₂-reduction in Stadshavens on three principles, the so called REAP method: reducing energy; reusing surplus energy; using sustainable sources. For each of the three principles, they propose a set of spatial interventions on different urban scales. All proposals are calculated on their CO₂ reduction effect.