Zones historiques d'Istanbul

The Renewal Area covers an area of 90,942.16 m², and situated within the Protection Zone of Land Walls, between Edirnekapı and Vatan Avenue. The project site covers 12 plots and 378 parcels. 46 of the registered properties feature civil architecture styles, while 15 are monumental structures. A 13,000 m² area owned by our Municipality has also been included in the project, in order to build and sufficiently meet the amount of housing needed.

The target here is to avoid demolishing taking place inside the area and reintegrate it with the city, based on a renewal model regarding the physical space, and allowing property owners to enjoy their property rights.

Registered properties were taken into great account during preparation of projects. As a result, 24 registered properties of that time were increased up to 30, together with the properties our Municipality proposed for registration. Renewal implementation project for the site was drawn up according to the draft design approved on 02.11.2007. The Conservation Board for Renewal Areas granted a plot-based approved in 2010. Properties were further analyzed while renewal implementation projects were drafted, and other structures were also spotted for registration. Thus, the number of registered properties featuring civil architecture styles increased to 46. Survey, restitution and restoration projects for all the registered properties within the renewal area were drafted and approved. All registered properties will be restored in accordance with approved projects. Studies have also started for restoration of the cultural properties within the site, such as monumental mosques and fountains, with the cooperation of the General Directorate of Foundations and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

What is intended in the 91,000 m2 site is not only space-based renewal, but also creation of common areas such as greenery, parks, playgrounds, trade and cultural centers, thus improving living conditions of the residents.

Sulukule will also hold substantial tourist and cultural potential, owing to its integration and the relation it has created with the city. Sulukule stands on an outstanding tourist and cultural route along the city walls. It also complements the route along Tekfur Palace, Anemas Dungeons, Ayvansaray and Fener-Balat Culture.  It is designed as a living space nurtured by these areas, rather than a challenging party against this cultural potential.

The implementation process started pursuant to the Renewal Implementation Project, which was approved by the Conservation Board for Renewal Areas, and continued throughout 2011. Before construction work started, the site underwent soil screening, under the “Electrical and Magnetic Soil Screening Works.” The implementation process continued after related soil reports were approved by the Conservation Board. 165 blocks will be built on the renewal area. Construction of 90% of these blocks has been finalized.