Urban transformation work continues in Ayazağa, which was hit by floods

Hakkı Alp, Head of Urban Transformation of the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, said that they started meetings with citizens at the Urban Transformation Office established in Ayazağa District of Sarıyer district, which was affected by floods and floods.

Alp, in his statement at the office opened for service, explained that AFAD, General Directorate of Security, General Command of Gendarmerie, Red Crescent, Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change and relevant institutions are working in the field under the coordination of the Governorship.

Stating that the safety of citizens was primarily ensured and their temporary shelter and food needs were met with the support of the municipalities, Alp stated that following the findings made by the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Murat Kurum, the demolition of the structures that needed to be removed within the scope of stream rehabilitation started.

Alp noted that the Urban Transformation Directorate carried out the demolition for 2 days in coordination with the Governorship, and the demolition of the last building was continuing.

Pointing out that the stream improvement works will be carried out by İSKİ, Alp emphasized that these works are a priority in terms of taking precautions against disasters that may occur in the future.

Alp stated that two different transformation models are being worked on for permanent solutions in the region and continued as follows:

"The office we are in today is the office of our Urban Transformation Directorate. We started negotiations with our citizens for our urban transformation activities in permanent works. Two important options were presented. In one, we underline and further explain to our citizens the 'Half is on Us' campaign that has been going on in our Istanbul province for about 2 years. Within the scope of this campaign, approximately 118 thousand independent units in Istanbul, in our 39 districts, our citizens will make an agreement with their neighbors and enable them to meet with the contractor of their choice, and receive an 875 thousand lira loan from our Urban Transformation Directorate. "They continue their work and transformation with our support, receiving 875 thousand liras of grant and 125 thousand liras of moving support."

Underlining that the second option is area-based transformation, Alp pointed out that if the citizens of Ayazağa come together with their neighbors and demand an area-based transformation, the project will be designed by the Urban Transformation Directorate.

Source: TRT Haber Açık RSS (Gündem) (Open Press / Translated Full Text)