Unlocking urban potential
The Sustainable Urban Fringes (SURF) project aims to realise the value of the urban fringe, the areas of landscape which link urban and rural environments.
Engaging broader debates on urban fringes
Welcome
The Sustainable Urban Fringes (SURF) project brings together partners and experts from across the North Sea Region to exchange information and develop a common approach towards the sustainability of urban fringe areas.
Urban Fringes are recognised as valuable assets, which can provide a high quality environment in an urban setting, creating vital areas for the health and well being of local communities.
Connecting Urban & Rural
A Conference sharing opportunities for the urban edge - 28 June 2012 in Aberdeen, UK. For more information click here
SURF Latest
Find out about progress in the second year of the Sustainable Urban Fringes project from our SURF Annual Report 2010 - 2011
Latest News
Workshops Held at RSA European Conference
16 May 2012
New perceptions, functions and governance was the theme of a recent series of urban fringe workshops.
Opening of New Leisure Route Around Enschede
27 March 2012
New green recreation route around the edges of Dutch city.
RELU Launch Policy Brief Series
26 March 2012
A series of policy brief videos have been produced by RELU, the Rural Economy and Land use Programme.
New Study Examines Ecosystems Approach
16 March 2012
A recently published UK report for DEFRA looks at the benefits of an Ecosystems Services approach.
