Karadeniz Technical University (KTU) is a public university located in Trabzon, Türkiye, with extensive experience in interdisciplinary research, education, and national and international cooperation.
The Department of Landscape Architecture, Faculty of Forestry, conducts research in sustainable urban and landscape planning, climate change adaptation, urban resilience, blue-green infrastructure, nature-based solutions, biodiversity conservation, protected area management, and participatory planning.
Our research team has experience in national and international projects, including Erasmus+ and TÜBİTAK-funded initiatives, collaborating with universities, municipalities, public institutions, and other stakeholders to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for urban and environmental challenges.
Within the Driving Urban Transitions (DUT) Partnership Call 2026, our team is developing RE-LIVE 15, an Innovation-Oriented project proposal addressing the adaptive reuse of existing urban spaces to create climate-resilient, socially inclusive, and circular 15-minute neighbourhoods.
The proposed project integrates blue-green infrastructure, AI-supported GIS decision support systems, an interactive urban e-Atlas, participatory urban living labs, and real-world pilot interventions.
We are particularly interested in establishing international partnerships with universities, municipalities, AI/GIS technology companies, SMEs, and civil society organisations working on sustainable urban transitions, urban innovation, climate adaptation, and inclusive urban development.
KTU welcomes opportunities for interdisciplinary research, knowledge exchange, and collaborative European projects that bridge scientific knowledge, technological innovation, and practical urban implementation.
