About PURPLE

For an overview of the PURPLE network, read our latest leaflet and watch our short film about peri-urban regions.

A new film about peri-urban Île de France examines the challenge of conserving the environment - and agricultural heritage - in the face of continued urban expansion.

Europe's peri-urban potential: beyond urban-rural links

PURPLE conference, Brussels, 12 November 2009

Key Messages from the conference

Report summarising the presentations

Presentations
 
Speech of Mr Luc Van Den Brande, President of the Committee of the Regions
Speech of Mrs Lenie Dwarshuis, President of PURPLE

Download the conference programme.

Le programme en français

Green Paper on Territorial Cohesion

PURPLE's response to the DG Regio Green Paper is now available

CAP Health Check 2008 - European Parliament resolution refers to peri-urban areas