9 buildings damaged in the earthquake demolished
9 blocks in Hilal 86 housing complex, which was shown as Büyükçekmece's first mass housing project and damaged in the earthquake in September 2019, were destroyed within the scope of urban transformation.
Urban transformation works in Büyükçekmece continue without slowing down before the expected big Istanbul earthquake. With the cooperation of Büyükçekmece Municipality and citizens, 25 thousand houses have been demolished so far.
The demolition of the housing complex, which is the first mass housing project of Büyükçekmece with 9 blocks and 54 flats, which is located in Atatürk District and damaged by the 5.8 Silivri Earthquake in September 2019, has also started. It drew attention that the urban transformation of the building was made by the joint decision of all floor owners.
"Urban transformation of the whole region will be realized”
Büyükçekmece Municipality Deputy Mayor Ömer Kazancı pointed out that the Hilal 86 project was Büyükçekmece's first mass housing project and said, “This is a place where residence started in 1990. This region is currently undergoing urban transformation. There are 9 blocks and 54 flats on this island, which we are currently demolishing. The most important event here is this demolition is being carried out by the joint decision of all citizens. Earthquake is a reality in Turkey. Our Mayor, Dr. Hasan Akgün, expresses the earthquake reality with all the social media opportunities he finds. The earthquake makes itself felt continuously, one week ago in Elazig and last night in Ankara. There is a serious urban transformation move in Büyükçekmece. Demolitions continue in many regions. Demolished buildings are buildings constructed before the earthquake regulation. There are about 710 independent sections in Hilal 86 region. We started with this section of 54 flats. The urban transformation of this region will be realized in the coming