# Turkey urban and industrial transformation > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-urban-and-industrial-transformation > Updated: 2026-09-24T16:43:52.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Turkey is pursuing large-scale urban, digital, and green transformations as part of its national development strategy. In the urban sector, significant housing transformation is underway, particularly in Istanbul, where 927,000 units have been transformed. This process is increasingly focused on energy performance and sustainability, guided by updated thermal insulation standards (TS 825) designed to improve building envelopes and reduce annual energy consumption in new constructions. Parallel to urban renewal, the country is prioritizing digital and green transitions within its industrial and telecommunications sectors. Developments include the establishment of the TEKNOSAB Logistics Park, which utilizes integrated fiber optic and renewable energy infrastructure. Additionally, major telecommunications players are aligning with these goals by investing in 5G, data centers, and sustainable finance to support Turkey’s upcoming role as host for the COP31 summit. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-24: Turkey emphasizes digital and green transformation in development plans Turkey is prioritizing digital and green transformations through industrial infrastructure projects like TEKNOSAB and sustainable telecommunications investments by Türk Telekom. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-emphasizes-digital-and-green-transformation-in-development-plans ### 2026-08-25: Turkey urban transformation drives machinery demand and energy standards Turkey's urban transformation is driving demand for specialized construction machinery and stricter energy efficiency standards under the revised TS 825 regulation to improve building sustainability. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/turkey-urban-transformation-drives-machinery-demand-and-energy-standards --- Cite as: Turkey urban and industrial transformation. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-urban-and-industrial-transformation