Circular Social Distance Period in Green Area in Izmir

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality started a circle social distance practice in Kordonboyu, which is frequented by thousands of people especially in the summer months. Izmir residents are satisfied with the application.

Coronavirus measures err on the side of loosening policy measures Izmir Metropolitan Municipality scored another first in Turkey. Metropolitan Municipality has started the practice of circular social distance in Kordon, which is a popular place for Izmir residents. This will ensure that citizens comply with the social distance rule while they rest.

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Parks and Gardens Department teams draw circles of 6 meters in diameter at 2,5 meters intervals in Kordon, which consists of a green area of ​​4 football fields. When drawing the hoops, water-based resin is used, which does not damage the grass. As the grass grows, the lines are planned to be repainted.

Izmir residents are happy to sleep

Izmirians are satisfied with the application. Stating that he found the circled measure on the spot, Ramazan Demir said, “Social distance is very important both for our own health and the people around us. Izmir Metropolitan Municipality has taken this measure. It is very important for our people to comply with it. ” Gül Berber stated that it is enjoyable to sit on the beach while maintaining the social distance, and Yusuf Süleymanoğlu said that this practice of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality should be supported and expanded.

After Application Kordon Karşıyaka coast, Bayraklı beach, Buca Hasanağa Garden, Bornova Aşık Veysel Recreation Area will continue in green areas at different points of the city.

“You are in the circle”

Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer also announced the application on his social media account with the following statements: “You are either outside the circle or you will be in it'. Murathan Mungan, of course, did not write these words thinking about the days we live in. But as the 'new normal' comes to life, in Izmir's Kordonboyu, Karşıyaka Always stay in the circle to maintain the physical distance on the beach. ”