Ballıkuyu Urban Transformation Project from Izmir Metropolitan Municipality

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality carries Kadifekale and its surroundings, one of the important parts of the city's historical memory, to the future with an approach that preserves its historical identity and is resistant to disasters. With this vision, the Ballıkuyu Urban Transformation and Development Project was revised with an approach that reduces disaster risks and increases the quality of life by preserving the historical and cultural values ​​of the region. With the urban transformation project, where safe and healthy residences will be implemented with the principle of on-site transformation, it is aimed to preserve Ballıkuyu's historical identity and transform it into a city part that is more resistant to disasters. Reconciliation negotiations were initiated with the residents of the region in order to implement the urban transformation project. The project will be implemented step by step after the completion of the reconciliation process.

PLANNING COMPATIBLE WITH THE HISTORICAL TEXTURE

Although high-rise building rights were defined in the development plans prepared in Kadifekale and its surroundings in 2000, the transformation has not been realized so far due to the fragmented ownership structure and the planning approach that is not compatible with the historical identity of the region. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. The project was re-evaluated with Cemil Tugay's approach in line with a planning approach that preserves the historical texture and city silhouette of Kadifekale.

In the revision works, the topographic structure of the area, its relationship with the historical and cultural values ​​around it, especially Kadifekale, and its effect on the city's silhouette were taken into consideration. In this direction, the preparation of urban design projects and architectural projects began, taking into account urban planning principles, planning principles and public interest.

TERRACE HOUSES COMPATIBLE WITH THE TOPOGRAPHY

In the new project, terrace houses and a low-density settlement model that adapt to the natural slope of the area stand out. The aim is to integrate the construction with the topography, protect the historical city silhouette and preserve the unique character of the region.

With the project, it is planned to create safer living spaces against disaster risks on the one hand, and to improve the social and technical infrastructure on the other hand. In line with the human-oriented urbanization approach, increasing the quality of life with open and common areas is among the goals of the project.

RECONCILIATION WITH RIGHT HOLDERS CONTINUES

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality continues its reconciliation negotiations with the rights holders. In line with the principles determined by the Municipal Council and the Council, new housing options will be offered to citizens in the Ballıkuyu Urban Transformation Area or other areas owned by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality.