Project name: The Youth in Charge for a Sustainable City! - Web site: http://youth4city.gantep.edu.tr/
Social media pages: youth4city
Fund name: KA347 – Youth Dialogue Projects
Project reference number: 2020-1-TR01-KA347-083976
Duration: 9 months
Project starting and finishing date: 01.09.2020-31.05.2021
Total budget: 32.560 Euro
Coordinators in Gaziantep University: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eren ÖZCEYLAN - Asst. Prof. Dr. Aslı ÖZPOLAT - Asst. Prof. Dr. Ferda NAKIPOĞLU ÖZSOY
Partners: Gaziantep Metropolitan Municipality, Gaziantep Branch of TMMOB Architectures Chamber
Project aim: City and urban development, one of the most important living spaces of individuals, contributes significantly to the development of the country by being managed with participatory and inclusive policies. Considering that the total population is predominantly located in cities, ensuring the management and sustainability of the city will increase the welfare of the city and ensure that the city has sustainable living spaces with inclusive policies.
Project activities:
1. Young People Having a Voice in Cities Workshop: It consists of a training and workshop plan. Problems and solutions regarding the city will be created.
2. Young People Meet with Decision Makers: Urban Sustainability Panel: A panel will be held to discuss the project results.
3. I'm in the Assembly for My City: Parliament will be visited to share the project results with the selected students.
4. 9 May European Information Day: Celebration of the University EU Day will be organized.
2. Young People Meet with Decision Makers: Urban Sustainability Panel: A panel will be held to discuss the project results.
3. I'm in the Assembly for My City: Parliament will be visited to share the project results with the selected students.
4. 9 May European Information Day: Celebration of the University EU Day will be organized.
Project expected results:
With the outputs of the project, it is aimed to create sustainable urban awareness, contribute to this awareness and ensure the democratic participation of young people in local government. The cooperation between the university, the municipality and the chamber of architects, which are effective at the local level, will make the project more effective and efficient.