urban transformation

Urban transformation is the systematic determination of the risk values of the existing building stocks, the soil ground and the structure above it against possible earthquakes, within the scope of the project of a part of the city or a significantly large part of it, its collapse in the event of a possible earthquake and damage to other structures in the surrounding area while collapsing, causing loss of life and property, It is the process of renewal, improvement and transformation in order to reduce or eliminate risks such as urban infrastructure and environmental degradation.

The main purpose of urban transformation is to increase the earthquake resistance and quality of life of cities, improve urban infrastructure and environment, and support urban economic and social development.

The benefits of urban transformation are:

It reduces the risk of earthquake. Urban transformation significantly reduces the risk of earthquakes by building new earthquake-resistant structures.
It improves the quality of life. Urban transformation improves the quality of life by building new and modern buildings.
It improves urban infrastructure and the environment. Urban transformation improves the urban infrastructure and environment by making new infrastructure and environmental regulations.
It supports urban economic and social development. Urban transformation supports urban economic and social development by creating new jobs and housing.
Urban transformation in Turkey is regulated by the Law No. 6306 on the Transformation of Areas Under Disaster Risk. According to this law, it is mandatory to demolish and renovate buildings located in areas designated as risky areas.

Urban transformation has become an important agenda item in Turkey in recent years. Urban transformation projects are being carried out in many cities in our country.

For urban transformation to be successful, the following points must be taken into consideration:

All structures located in areas designated as risky areas must be demolished and renovated.
Urban transformation projects should be carried out with the participation of rights holders.
Urban transformation projects must be socially and economically sustainable.
Urban transformation is an important opportunity to reduce the risk of earthquakes, which is one of Turkey's most important problems. This opportunity must be utilized well and urban transformation must be carried out successfully.