Vision Document · 2026
Notes and an action plan for a city that preserves its historic fabric, is walkable, beautiful, and made for people.
01 Vision
Antalya has a layered history stretching from Roman harbours to Ottoman caravanserais. We are developing a holistic approach to keep this fabric alive as part of a living city.
We envision a future where archaeological sites, historic neighbourhoods, natural habitats and modern urban infrastructure can coexist.
02 Work Areas
Each area is interconnected — from historic preservation to transport, from flora to volunteering: an integrated approach.
01 — History
From Kaleiçi to Perge, from ancient harbours to Ottoman caravanserais — documenting Antalya's 2,700 years of layers.
→02 — Planning
Participatory planning processes, zoning proposals and sustainable urban transformation scenarios.
→03 — Walk
Route proposals for pedestrian-priority streets, cycling networks and human-scale public spaces.
→04 — Flora
Mediterranean ecosystem, endemic plants, urban tree canopy and biodiversity mapping.
→05 — Transport
Public transport network, cycling infrastructure and smart mobility solutions to reduce vehicle traffic.
→06 — Volunteer
Working together with researchers, architects, landscape specialists and active citizens.
→03 Priority Agenda
001
Combating the threat of destruction facing the historic fabric within the Roman walls.
002
Alternative designs for a car-free, walkable Atatürk Boulevard.
003
Preserving the transition zone between the ancient city and its surroundings.
004
Mapping green spaces lost over the past 20 years and plans to reclaim them.
005
Route optimisation and coverage increase for the existing tram line.
006
Sustainable management of the Düden Stream ecosystem and urban water resources.
04 Research
Independent research conducted with universities, local authorities and civil society. All data is open source.
Active Projects
24
Ongoing research
Partner Institutions
12
Universities & NGOs
Open Datasets
87
Downloadable resources
Publications
156
Reports & articles
Volunteers
340+
Active participants
Area Covered
2.158
Hectares surveyed