One of the most crucial elements that shapes a city’s identity and future is the quality and safety of the living spaces it provides its residents. For cities that bear the marks of time and unplanned development, urban regeneration is more than just a necessity; it’s a bridge to the future. The urban regeneration initiative, spearheaded by Yıldırım Mayor Oktay Yılmaz, is the clearest expression of the commitment to build this bridge on solid foundations. With its vision of "Thinking Big, Transforming Big," the Municipality promises its citizens a more modern and peaceful future.
The strategy behind this major transformation is based on a permanent, human-centric urban planning approach, rather than temporary, short-term solutions. The process is managed with a cooperation model that combines the dynamics of the public and private sectors, under the guidance of Law No. 6306. Most importantly, this process is founded on the consent and participation of citizens with property rights. In projects where a simple majority is achieved, the municipality's experience and assurance come into play. This approach demonstrates that the transformation is not limited to buildings but is also built upon a foundation of social consensus.
The ongoing and planned projects throughout the district herald this major transformation. Many neighborhoods, from Mevlana to Şirinevler and from Arabayatağı to Beyazıt, are being reborn through these initiatives. With the projects underway in Mimarsinan, Davutkadı, Yavuzselim, and Arabayatağı neighborhoods, the district’s main arteries and living centers are taking on a safer identity.
Ultimately, the work being carried out in Yıldırım represents much more than a simple construction activity of demolishing old buildings and replacing them with new ones. This is a holistic vision where risky and unsafe structures give way to modern living spaces, and narrow streets are replaced by spacious social amenities. The new Yıldırım, shaped by the determination of Mayor Oktay Yılmaz and his team, not only meets the needs of today but also shoulders the goal of leaving a safer, more valuable, and more livable legacy for future generations.
