# Nilüfer City Council local governance and projects

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nilfer-city-council-local-governance-and-projects
> Updated: 2026-10-15T14:04:13.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 3.

The Nilüfer City Council has been involved in various local governance and community initiatives in Bursa. In mid-September 2026, the Council raised concerns regarding a proposed solid waste integrated facility planned between Kayapa and Kuruçeşme. Citing a technical report from the TMMOB Chamber of Environmental Engineers, Council President Mustafa Berkay Aydın warned that the project poses risks to drinking water basins and is located near active fault lines. The Council criticized the project for using outdated data and urged for a more transparent, participatory decision-making process.

By late September 2026, the Council’s focus included social development through the Nilüfer City Council Women’s Assembly. The Assembly announced its 2026-2027 roadmap, which features neighborhood meetings, disaster kit distribution, and the ‘Microphone My Sister’ initiative to engage women in rural and central areas. These projects aim to increase women's participation in urban management with multidisciplinary support from Bursa Uludağ University.

In mid-October 2026, disaster preparedness became a central priority. Nilüfer Municipality and the Bursa Provincial AFAD Directorate co-organized the IRAP (Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Plan) Workshop to develop action plans for the 2027-2031 period. Participants addressed risks related to Nilüfer’s soil structure and population growth, proposing the establishment of a disaster logistics center and neighborhood earthquake parks equipped with emergency gear. Mayor Şadi Özdemir emphasized the region's seismic vulnerability, stating that a major earthquake in Bursa would be “comparable in scale to an Istanbul earthquake” and noting that local capacity must be strengthened to prevent central resources from being overwhelmed.

## Claims

- Nilüfer Municipality and Bursa Provincial AFAD Directorate co-organized the IRAP Workshop. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The workshop focused on disaster risk reduction action plans for the 2027-2031 period. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mayor Şadi Özdemir stated that a Bursa earthquake is largely equivalent to an Istanbul earthquake. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Mayor Özdemir emphasized that the city must prepare for disasters using its own resources. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Proposals included establishing a disaster logistics center and creating earthquake parks in neighborhoods equipped with containers and basic gear. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Nilüfer hosts IRAP workshop to develop 2027-2031 disaster risk plans

Nilüfer Municipality and Bursa AFAD held an IRAP workshop to develop 2027-2031 disaster risk reduction plans, focusing on local preparedness and earthquake response capacity.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nilfer-hosts-irap-workshop-to-develop-2027-2031-disaster-risk-plans

### 2026-09-30: Nilüfer City Council Women's Assembly announces 2026-2027 projects

The Nilüfer City Council Women's Assembly launched its 2026-2027 term, announcing new projects including neighborhood outreach, disaster preparedness, and academic collaborations in Bursa.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nilfer-city-council-womens-assembly-announces-2026-2027-projects

### 2026-09-16: Nilüfer City Council warns of risks in Bursa waste project

The Nilüfer City Council warns that a proposed solid waste facility in Bursa poses serious risks to fault lines and water basins, citing an outdated technical report and lack of transparency.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nilfer-city-council-warns-of-risks-in-bursa-waste-project

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