Alaşehir Municipality awards urban design competition winners

The Alaşehir Municipality held an award ceremony for the ‘Alaşehir City Center Urban Design Project Competition’ to contribute to the future planning and design of the district. A total of 16 projects were evaluated, focusing on designs that preserve the city's existing identity while guiding its future development.

The first-place prize was awarded to a team consisting of Burak Mangut, Hüseyin Ali Korkut, Tuğçe Taşlıcalı, and Feyza Kekeç. The winning team emphasized their commitment to remaining faithful to the historical and cultural fabric of Alaşehir during the transformation process.

Alaşehir Mayor Ahmet Öküzcüoğlu stated that the municipality aims to build a livable city with breathable spaces, drinkable water, and walkable sidewalks. He noted that the urban planning efforts include infrastructure improvements such as natural gas works, renewed drinking water lines, and the establishment of assembly areas within the earthquake zone.