Minister Özhaseki: The Only Solution is Urban Transformation

Mehmet Özhaseki, Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, who attended the Groundbreaking and Demolition Ceremony of 5 thousand 126 Independent Sections within the Scope of Urban Transformation within the scope of the Istanbul program, said that they are reviewing the laws that will accelerate urban transformation and taking measures against those who hinder it.

Stating that they will renew Istanbul with urban transformation, Minister Özhaseki said, “The only solution is urban transformation, there is no other way in the world. We reviewed our laws that would accelerate urban transformation and introduced laws against those who hinder it. We have made preparations for this matter. Where are the collapse areas? Where are the places where the ground is liquefied? Mayors need to identify these and discuss them with the citizens. Then they need to come to the Ministry and meet with TOKİ and Emlak Konut.” said.

“THEY SPEND MONEY ON PERCEPTION OPERATION INSTEAD OF URBAN TRANSFORMATION”

Stating that the opposition municipalities spend money on perception municipalism instead of urban transformation, Minister Özhaseki said, “They allocate twice as much money for perception as they do for urban transformation. Of course, Istanbul leads the way in this matter. They continue in CHP municipalities. It's like he did it even though he didn't. It's like it happened even though it didn't. “They offer the skill and ability to make it look like they are working even though they are not.” he said. Minister Mehmet Özhaseki said, “Earthquake has no politics. 'You are given authority, 'What did you do in Istanbul?' “Ask.” he said.