# Urban renewal and local incidents in Arnavutköy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/urban-renewal-and-local-incidents-in-arnavutky
> Updated: 2026-10-13T16:10:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Arnavutköy has been undergoing an urban renewal initiative managed by the municipal subsidiary ARKENT AŞ. This project aims to replace aging building stocks with earthquake-resistant housing, having initiated the transformation of 2,200 units over a two-year period. Recent activities included the evacuation and demolition of structures in the İmrahor neighborhood.

In a separate incident in the Merkez neighborhood, a fire broke out in the attic of a five-story building. Due to strong winds, the fire spread to an adjacent roof, necessitating the evacuation of residents by firefighting teams. Four individuals received hospital treatment for smoke inhalation.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-13: Arnavutköy building fire spreads to adjacent roof

A fire in an Arnavutköy building attic spread to a neighboring roof due to wind, resulting in four people being hospitalized for smoke inhalation and several residents being rescued by firefighters.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnavutky-building-fire-spreads-to-adjacent-roof

### 2026-09-24: Arnavutköy accelerates urban renewal and housing transformation

Arnavutköy Municipality, through ARKENT AŞ, has begun transforming 2,200 housing units over two years to create earthquake-safe living areas, with recent demolitions starting in the İmrahor neighborhood.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/arnavutky-accelerates-urban-renewal-and-housing-transformation

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