Buca Municipality is one of the largest district municipalities of İzmir, Türkiye, with a young and diverse population and strong cooperation networks involving universities, public institutions, civil society organisations and local stakeholders. We are interested in joining national and international projects in the fields of sustainable urban development, climate action, social inclusion, education, youth, health, accessibility, employment, digital transformation, circular economy, culture, sustainable mobility and local development. We are open to cooperation as a project partner, associated partner, pilot municipality or local implementing stakeholder.
Areas of activity
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
Buca Municipality is seeking a project consortium for the HORIZON-NEB-2026-01-BUSINESS-03 call to act as a pilot site provider for the adaptive reuse of historical heritage via New European Bauhaus principles.
The project aims to integrate a planned 1,190 kWp rooftop solar PV system in Buca with smart energy management, AI-based forecasting, energy storage and flexibility solutions.
Looking to join a project
Looking for partners to join a project
PED Topic 3: Sustainable PEDs, flexibility in energy systems, and integrated technologies