# Diyarbakır heritage and land use disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/diyarbakr-heritage-and-land-use-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-21T16:00:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. In Diyarbakır, local residents and merchants have expressed frustration regarding the long-term restoration of the city’s historic walls. Concerns include the negative impact on tourism and business, the use of materials that do not align with the site’s historical texture, and security issues within construction zones that have been fenced off for over a decade. Parallel tensions have emerged regarding land use and heritage management. In the Kulp district, citizens have engaged in a 47-day protest against a proposed Solar Energy Plant (GES) project, arguing the facility threatens local water basins and living spaces. Co-Mayor Serra Bucak has criticized official environmental impact reports for failing to reflect reality. Additionally, local authorities are calling for a collaborative action plan to protect the Diyarbakır Castle and Hevsel Gardens Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Officials have emphasized the need for transparency and consensus among local administrators and civil society to address management challenges that have persisted since 2016. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Diyarbakır officials address solar plant protests and UNESCO heritage protection Diyarbakır officials are addressing local environmental concerns regarding a proposed solar plant and calling for unified protection of the UNESCO-listed Diyarbakır Castle and Hevsel Gardens. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakr-officials-address-solar-plant-protests-and-unesco-heritage-protection ### 2026-09-09: Diyarbakır historic walls restoration sparks local backlash Merchants and residents in Diyarbakır are protesting the prolonged restoration of the city's historic walls, citing economic losses, poor preservation quality, and security concerns. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/diyarbakr-historic-walls-restoration-sparks-local-backlash --- Cite as: Diyarbakır heritage and land use disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/diyarbakr-heritage-and-land-use-disputes