Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, five streets opening to the sea in Kordon re-evaluates the comfort and safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic. President Dr. Cemil Tugay, within the scope of the work to be carried out by the Izmir Planning Agency (IZPA), participating in the field program Famous Canadian urban planner Gil Penolasa exchanged ideas with.
New Regulations in Kordon After the “Emergency Action Package”
Within the scope of the “Emergency Action Package” implemented by Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay, the risk of sea flooding in Kordon was prevented, and the coastline began to be used more effectively by citizens with landscaping, urban furniture, new green areas and activity areas. Mayor Tugay said that following this work, the coastline of Kordon, which opens to the sea, Dr. Mustafa Enver Bey Street, 1382 Street, Vasıf Çınar Boulevard, Mustafa Münir Birsel Street (1378 Street) and Akdeniz Street accompanied the tour and inspection program within the scope of project preparations carried out to regulate pedestrian and vehicle traffic and increase spatial quality.
Suggestions for the Cord from Gil Penolasa
World-renowned Canadian Urban Planner Gil Penolasa, who came to the city for the Designers in Izmir event organized by the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality within the scope of the May 19th Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day celebrations, also participated in the inspection program. Mayor Dr. Cemil Tugay was accompanied by İZPA President Prof. Dr. Koray Velibeyoğlu, İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Deputy General Secretaries Zeki Yıldırım, Çağatay Güç, İsmail Mutaf, municipal bureaucrats, urban planners and academics within İZPA.
President Tugay, who made observations at five designated points along the coast between Gündoğdu Square and Cumhuriyet Square, received suggestions from Gil Penolasa for the development and effective use of the Kordon.
Detailed Examination of 5 Points Leading to Kordon
Within the scope of the program prepared under the leadership of Assistant Professor Pelin Özden, the current pedestrian and vehicle traffic conditions in five streets between Gündoğdu Square and Cumhuriyet Square, which open to the sea, were evaluated. Scenarios that will ensure Izmir residents have easy and safe access to Kordon and that the area is used in the most participatory way. was discussed. After the examination, the participants took the discovery notes and delivered them to İZPA officials. With the work carried out by İZPA, the most appropriate roadmap will be created for the arrangements that will ease the Kordon.
This step stands out as part of Izmir's quest to improve the quality of urban life and find sustainable solutions to traffic problems in the city center. The aim is to make Kordon a more accessible and enjoyable area for both locals and visitors.
