Green Re-vision: A framework for the Resilient Cities

Project Name : Green Re-vision: A framework for the Resilient Cities

Project Reference No : TR2013/0327.05.01-02/099

Grant Beneficiary : Izmir Metropolitan Municipality

Grant Co-applicants : Landscape Research Society

Base of Operation : İzmir

Time : 18 months

Budget : 130.836,27 Euro

Project Purpose :

The overall objective of the action is to create a resilient urban area in a context of climate change by using/enhancing/supporting the potential of green infrastructure. The overarching goal will be planned through three specific objectives and consequent results; a) developing a framework that makes a city more resilient city to the impacts of climate chance, b) increasing the technical capacity to enhance capacity to enhance capacity building of target groups and stakeholders on climate change action and c) increasing public awareness on climate change by disseminating the knowledge and experience.

 Activities/ Outputs :

1. Analyzing the climate change models for 2050 and 2100 for the projection of extreme weather events within İzmir Metropolitan Municipality region.
2. Mapping urban green infrastructure and modelling land use/cover change within the pilot area.
3. Calculating and mapping regulating urban ecosystem services (ES) by using quantitative techniques within the pilot area.
4. Analyzing vulnerabilities among different land uses and recommend case sensitive solutions for increasing urban resilience within the pilot area.
5. Organizing study visit to best practice sites where urban resilience is gained through green infrastructure.
6. Preparation of guidebook based on all analysis made.
7. Training seminars and workshops for municipality staff.
8. Trainings, seminars and conferences for beneficiary groups.
9. Dissemination of the knowledge and experience via visibility actions.