6. local authorities to address planning issues and development

IZTECH works closely with the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality (IzMM) in order to address planning issues and related development projects. The Izmir History Project Preliminary Project for the Operation Plan of the Synagogues Sub-Region and its Near Surroundings includes the urban and architectural intervention proposals planned for the revitalization and protection of one of the 19 sub-regions determined in the Design Strategy Report prepared within the scope of the Izmir-History Project.

Figure: The Izmir History Project Preliminary Project for the Operation Plan of the Synagogues Sub-Region.

The Preliminary Project for the Operation Plan of the Izmir History Project Kestelli Sub- Region and Its Near Surroundings includes the urban and architectural intervention proposals planned for the revitalization and protection of one of the 19 sub-regions determined as the project area in the Design Strategy Report prepared within the scope of the Izmir-History Project.

Figure: The Preliminary Project for the Operation Plan of the İzmir History Project Kestelli Sub- Region.

IZTECH is an active participant in planning the affordable housing projects on and near campus for students and employees. These projects involve multiple stakeholders including GDCD and IzMM, having a direct impact on the housing affordability near the campus.

Figure: Snapshot of the graduate student village webpage on IZTECH website.