# Istanbul municipal zoning and urban transformation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-municipal-zoning-and-urban-transformation > Updated: 2026-09-18T07:40:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Istanbul are advancing zoning and urban planning initiatives to address long-standing property and construction issues. In Bakırköy, the Municipal Council approved revised 1/1000 scale zoning plans for seven central neighborhoods, including the North and South Railway Center areas. These revisions aim to streamline urban transformation by resolving disputes regarding basement floors, clarifying construction conditions in block-zoned areas, and allowing for commercial spaces in reconstructed residential buildings. The plans have been forwarded to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) for further action. In Ataşehir, the IBB Council approved 1/5000 scale master zoning plans for the Yeniçamlıca, Mevlana, and Mimar Sinan neighborhoods. This move seeks to resolve property ownership and zoning issues dating back to 1972. Following a one-month public review and objection period, the plans will be transferred to the Ataşehir Municipality to develop 1/1000 scale implementation plans. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality approves zoning plans for Ataşehir neighborhoods The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has unanimously approved 1/5000 scale zoning plans for three Ataşehir neighborhoods, addressing property and planning issues dating back to 1972. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-metropolitan-municipality-approves-zoning-plans-for-ataehir-neighborhoods ### 2026-09-12: Bakırköy Municipality approves revised zoning plans for urban transformation Bakırköy Municipality has unanimously approved a revised 1/1000 scale zoning plan for seven central neighborhoods to accelerate urban transformation and resolve construction permit issues. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bakrky-municipality-approves-revised-zoning-plans-for-urban-transformation --- Cite as: Istanbul municipal zoning and urban transformation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/istanbul-municipal-zoning-and-urban-transformation