About
Başakşehir Municipality is a dynamic and rapidly growing local authority in Istanbul, Türkiye, serving a population of over 560,000 residents. The Municipality actively develops and implements innovative initiatives focusing on sustainable urban development, digital transformation, social inclusion, climate action and citizen participation.
As a municipality with experience in smart city applications, digital public services, community-based initiatives and sustainable urban development, Başakşehir is particularly interested in participating in DUT Call 2026 projects under the 15-minute City, Circular Urban Economies and Positive Energy Districts Transition Pathways.
The Municipality can contribute as a pilot city, demonstration site, living lab and public authority, providing access to relevant urban areas, municipal facilities, local stakeholders and citizens. Başakşehir is particularly interested in projects addressing sustainable mobility, active travel, neighbourhood-based services, circular urban solutions, energy-efficient public buildings, renewable energy, digital tools and data-driven urban planning.
Başakşehir Municipality is seeking international partners to co-develop and test innovative, replicable and citizen-centred solutions that can contribute to climate-neutral, resilient and inclusive urban transitions.
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