# Turkish urban transformation initiatives

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-urban-transformation-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-10-31T07:55:32.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Urban renewal efforts are being advanced across different Turkish municipalities to mitigate earthquake risks. In Istanbul, Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan inspected the Metem Birlik Site project in Kartal, which is part of the ‘Istanbul Yenileniyor’ initiative. The project aims to replace 240 existing units with 570 new units, with officials calling for immediate cooperation between ministries and local governments to address dilapidated buildings.

In Izmir, the Karşıyaka Municipality hosted a summit to address the technical, legal, and economic aspects of urban renewal. This event brought together public institutions, industry representatives, and contractors to discuss the sector, specifically focusing on the conditions and usage of World Bank credit support for these projects.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-31: Karşıyaka Municipality hosts urban transformation summit

Karşıyaka Municipality held a summit with industry experts and public officials to discuss urban transformation processes and World Bank credit support for safer construction in Izmir.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/karyaka-municipality-hosts-urban-transformation-summit

### 2026-10-19: Istanbul Deputy Mayor inspects Kartal urban transformation projects

İBB Deputy Mayor Nuri Aslan inspected urban transformation projects in Kartal, urging Istanbul residents to prioritize rebuilding to mitigate earthquake risks.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/istanbul-deputy-mayor-inspects-kartal-urban-transformation-projects

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