Minister Institution Plans to Transform 300,000 Residences in Istanbul as First Stage of Project
Turkey’s Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister, Murat Kurum, recently announced plans to transform 1.5 million residences in Istanbul as part of the biggest urbanism project in the city’s history. The initiative aims to address the risks posed by earthquakes in the region, with the priority being the earthquake zone. The transformation of Istanbul’s residences will be split across both the Anatolian and European sides of the city, with half of the cost being covered by the government.
In addition to the housing transformation, the government is also producing 100,000 reserve houses and will continue to expand the initiative into other regions of Turkey. The aim is to protect the country’s heritage and history, while also making its buildings more resilient to earthquakes.
While it is a significant undertaking, the minister is confident that it will be achieved. “Even their dreams are not enough for what we will do,” he said. The project also aims to protect the environment, with all excavations being moved to dump sites and precautions put in place to prevent damage to nature.
The government is encouraging applications for the housing transformation until May 31, and they have promised to deliver the new residences within two years of the application approval. As the country moves forward with plans to transform its housing, the government is demonstrating a commitment to ensuring the safety of its citizens and making positive steps towards a more sustainable future.
