Karacabey is a district in the western part of Bursa, stands out as one of the most illustrative examples of peri-urban transformation in Türkiye. Its unique geographical position between rural agricultural lands and growing urban areas makes it a natural laboratory for observing how cities expand, adapt and evolve sustainably.…

🌍 Building Climate-Neutral Futures Starts in Peri-Urban Areas Between cities and countryside lie spaces full of potential: the peri-urban areas. These are where innovation meets community, and where the transition to climate neutrality can truly take shape. ✨ PeriNext is an Erasmus+ project co-funded by the European Union:  is all about empowering these territories to lead the change. Through…

🌍 Peri-Urban Areas at the Heart of Europe’s Climate Goals The PERINEXT Project is committed to advancing the transition of peri-urban areas into climate-neutral zones, in full alignment with the European Green Deal, the EU Climate Law, and the Fit for 55 package. ✅ Our mission: · Strengthen the expertise of 150 VET professionals in climate-neutral urban planning. · Foster interdisciplinary collaboration to integrate…

Within the scope of the PeriNEXT project, we held the “Discover Today – Brainstorming Workshop” in Türkiye, where we explored peri-urban areas from the perspective of Social Inclusion and Social Policies. At this table, key challenges such as social cohesion issues, inequalities driven by rapid urbanization, migration pressure, youth moving…

As IGEA, we proudly realized Activity 1 of the PeriNEXT Project in Bursa, together with experts, local actors, and community representatives. This first workshop focused on identifying the key challenges of peri-urban areas — from mobility and energy use to green growth and social inclusion. The outcomes will not only…

🌿 Peri-Urban Planning: A Strategic Tool to reduce CO₂ Emissions Peri-urban areas (the transition zones between rural and urban) play a critical but often overlooked role in tackling climate change. As urban boundaries expand, these spaces become key to designing climate-resilient and low-carbon territories. 🏞️ How can peri-urban planning help reduce…