Preparations for EXPO 2026, the world's most important international horticultural fair, which will be hosted by İzmir, continue with a common mind. In the 6-day design workshop held with the participation of representatives from 4 architectural offices, the designers prepared their projects and presented to the Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. Tunç Soyerpresented to. Minister Tunç Soyer, “There is something in common in the spirit and essence of all the projects presented; harmony with nature. It's great to be partnering on this," he said. Botanical EXPO will be held in 2026 with the main theme of “living in harmony”.
Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç Soyer2026 project proposals were prepared in the design workshop (design charette) within the scope of the preparations for the International Horticultural EXPO (EXPO 2026), which the city was entitled to host in 6 with the efforts of . At the end of the 6-day workshop, which was coordinated by the Department of Studies and Projects, Izmir Planning Agency and İZFAŞ, which played an important role in determining the roadmap of Botanic EXPO, attended by the relevant units of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality and representatives from 4 architectural offices, the designers were appointed by the President. Tunç SoyerHe presented the projects they prepared to . The President listening to the project proposals with interest Tunç Soyer, “There is something in common in the spirit and essence of all projects; harmony with nature. It's nice to be partnering on this. “This is what we dreamed of from the very beginning.” President Soyer thanked the designers who contributed to the projects and said, “Congratulations to each of you. All of them are valuable and all of them are eye-opening. While listening to each presentation, I tried to imagine what it would be like when it was finished. Each one is very beautiful. I want each of them to come to life in some way,” he said.
What was done at the workshop?
Within the scope of the design workshop, the representatives of the architectural office first received information about EXPO 2026 from the relevant units of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality. After the project site tour, the participants worked on the project in teams. After the teams completed their work, they presented it to the representatives of the professional chambers. Following the evaluations of the representatives of the professional chambers, the teams revised their projects and presented their projects to the Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality on the fourth day of the workshop. Tunç Soyerhe told . The projects will be evaluated by the Expo Executive and Advisory Board.
Botanic EXPO will be held in Izmir between 1 May – 31 October 2026 with the main theme of “Living in Harmony”.
On the main transport axis
The area where EXPO 2026 will be held starts under the Atatürk mask and covers an area of approximately 100 hectares between the İZBAN line and Meles Creek and Yeşildere Street, to integrate with the Martyrs' Grove and the area south of Kadifekale, where landslides were evacuated due to landslides. Expropriation, leasing and allocation processes will be initiated in the region in order to reorganize the usage decisions of 35 hectares of the area on the main transportation axis providing the entrance to the city from the airport. Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Tunç SoyerThe project announced by . as “the project that will shape the destiny of the city” will start in Yeşildere, Turkey's first big green transformation project. The EXPO area will host the fair visitors for six months, and then it will be brought to İzmir as the Green Corridor.
5 million visitors expected
It is expected that approximately 1 million people will visit the International Horticultural EXPO, which will be held between May 31 and October 2026, 4,7 with the main theme of “Living in harmony”. EXPO 2026, which will open the door to international trade for all producers in the sector from seed to tree, will also increase the awareness of İzmir in the world. The fairground to be established in Yeşildere will be an important attraction center where thematic exhibitions, world gardens, art, culture, food and other activities will take place. While the area will host its guests with its gardens and activities during the 6-month EXPO, it will later be brought to İzmir as the living Green Corridor.
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