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We are facing multiple, simultaneous, and complex challenges such as the climate crisis, the depletion of vital resources like water, food, and energy, the housing crisis, rapid population growth, and migration movements. Cities lie at the heart of these dynamics, as a growing proportion of the world's population now lives in urban areas, and this number continues to rise.
This is leading to ruptures in the relationships between rural and urban areas and between nature and humans. The sustainable growth of cities is critical for protecting natural resources, increasing social welfare and improving quality of life. However, in order to achieve these goals, planning processes should not be limited to physical structures. A planning approach that addresses social, environmental, economic and cultural factors with a holistic approach and produces innovative and sustainable solutions gains importance at this point.
Cities are not merely made up of individual areas; rather, they are composed of interconnected systems that function like a network. These systems interact in various domains, such as natural resource use, energy consumption, water and food management, transportation, and housing.
Therefore, the planning of cities requires integrated approaches that account for the relationships between these complex systems. Efficiently using resources to meet societal needs and creating structures that are resilient to future crises are among the greatest challenges faced by modern cities. The role of local governments in addressing these issues has become more critical than ever.
For a metropolis like Izmir, which has been a pioneer in its country and a leader in its region throughout history, there was a need for an innovative planning model that promotes sustainable development and healthy urban living, and works with a solution-oriented approach in an era of multiple crises. It was at this point that the Izmir Planning Agency (IZPA) was conceived as a visionary solution for the future of Izmir.
IZPA was established to develop planning strategies that are in harmony with the nature of the city and can respond to today's changing needs, to guide their implementation and to increase social participation. By bringing together all the dynamics of Izmir, it aims to build the future of the city with a rational, scientific and participatory approach.
IZPA generates innovative solutions in urban planning, strategy development and crisis management for the Izmir of the future. It works in the light of scientific data and innovative methods, taking into account the economic, social and environmental dimensions of the city. It adopts a participatory and data-driven planning approach by ensuring the active participation of citizens and city stakeholders.