Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality continues its efforts to enhance the sustainable development and quality of life in the city. Achieving metropolitan status in 2014, Balıkesir serves a vast area with its 20 districts. Situated between the Marmara and Aegean Seas, the city is known for its strong agricultural and industrial infrastructure, as well as its rich natural and cultural heritage. Projects in the fields of transportation, infrastructure, environment, agriculture, tourism, and industry are being implemented to elevate Balıkesir to a stronger position both nationally and internationally. The municipality is advancing toward a more livable and sustainable future through smart city applications, investments in renewable energy, and a social municipality approach.
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Cross-cutting topic
1. Adaptive reuse of existing urban structures and spaces
15-minute City
2. Align ambitions for mobility transitions across sectors3. Nurture neighbourhood economies – activate innovation in local everyday offers
Circular Urban Economies
2. Innovative maintenance of urban green and blue spaces3. Rethinking urban production for circular and resilient cities
Positive Energy Districts
2. PED solutions in private housing across different urban contexts3. Sustainable PEDs, flexibility in energy systems, and integrated technologies
Balıkesir Metropolitan Municipality, within the scope of DUT Call, aims to participate in consortia for eligible project topics under the cross-cutting topic, CUE Topic and PED Topic.
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CUE Topic 2: Innovative maintenance of urban green and blue spaces
15mC Topic 2: Align ambitions for mobility transitions across sectors
CUE Topic 3:Rethinking urban production for circular and resilient cities
Cross-cutting Topic 1: Adaptive reuse of existing urban structures and spaces
PED Topic 2: PED solutions in private housing across different urban contexts
PED Topic 3: Sustainable PEDs, flexibility in energy systems, and integrated technologies
15mC Topic 3: Nurture neighbourhood economies – activate innovation in local everyday offers
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Project Specialist at Balikesir Metropolitan Municipality