Towards Common Solutions to Urban Problems: Cross-Border Cooperation Programs Project Route

Side Event

Location: Crea Center Çekmeköy, Çekmeköy, Istanbul

Facilitators: Serkan Bozkurt, Ayşe Deniz Arıcan

Organizers: Directorate of EU Affairs, Çekmeköy Municipality

Language: Turkish

Date / Time: October 6, 14:00-18:00

As a beneficiary of the second call for proposals of the Cross-Border Cooperation Program in the Black Sea Basin, Çekmeköy Municipality has been granted a budget of 1.5 million euros for the "Development of Cultural and Creative Industries in the Black Sea Basin-CREA CENTERS Project". During this urban route, participants will have the opportunity to visit the Crea Center Çekmeköy Campus and learn about the project implementation and center's activities from officials of the municipality. This visit serves as an excellent example of the potential opportunities cross-border unity programs offer in finding solutions to urban issues.

Notes:

The tour will commence in front of the Istanbul Congress Center.

All participants are required to be present in the area by 13:30 with their tour tickets.

Shuttles will be available to transport participants to the starting point of the route.