# Turkey urban transformation and earthquake resilience > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-urban-transformation-and-earthquake-resilience > Updated: 2026-09-19T14:59:00.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2. Turkey is implementing various urban transformation and reconstruction projects to modernize housing and increase earthquake resilience across several cities. In Istanbul, the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change has completed 1,642 housing units in the Maltepe, Gaziosmanpaşa, and Zeytinburnu districts, which are being handed over to owners. In İnegöl, the Turgutalp Neighborhood Urban Transformation Project has reached a milestone with the groundbreaking of its second and third stages, a large-scale development expected to include hundreds of residences and commercial units. In Sakarya, the Tığcılar Urban Transformation Project has officially entered its first phase with the commencement of demolitions in the Adapazarı district. This neighborhood-based initiative aims to renew 718 units, specifically targeting structures damaged during the 1999 Marmara earthquake. Local officials emphasized that the project is designed to create a resilient urban environment and prevent future loss of life by building on solid ground. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-19: Sakarya begins urban transformation in Tığcılar neighborhood Demolition has commenced on damaged buildings in Sakarya's Tığcılar neighborhood as part of a major urban transformation project to renew 718 units affected by the 1999 Marmara earthquake. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sakarya-begins-urban-transformation-in-tclar-neighborhood ### 2026-09-16: Turkey advances urban transformation and earthquake resilience projects Urban transformation projects are expanding in Turkey, with new housing completions in Istanbul, demolition starting in Sakarya, and major new construction phases launched in İnegöl to improve earthquake safety 9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/inegl-begins-second-and-third-stages-of-turgutalp-urban-transformation --- Cite as: Turkey urban transformation and earthquake resilience. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkey-urban-transformation-and-earthquake-resilience