The industrial transformation process is beginning in Sakarya.

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Yusuf Alemdar announced during his presentation to the council members at the Sakarya Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SATSO) Conference Hall that the industrial transformation process has begun, and that infrastructure and building projects are ready.

Sakarya Small Industrial Zone Transformation Project

Alemdar provided information on the projects that have been planned, implemented, and are ongoing over the past two years since he took office, addressing SATSO Chairman Akgün Altuğ, SATSO Assembly Chairman Erdem Ercan, board members, committee chairs, and assembly members. He emphasized that every decision has been made through consultation and collective reasoning, and stated that reserve areas have been declared, infrastructure has been prepared, and building projects in industrial zones have been completed.

SATSO council meeting

He also noted that the industrial burden will be moved from the city center to outer areas, while existing zones will be transformed into well-organized residential areas enriched with social relations and urban culture. Alemdar added that efforts are underway to introduce a new exhibition area and congress center to the city, aiming to open Sakarya’s producers to global markets.

Sakarya Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, Yusuf Alemdar

Human-Centered Municipalism

Alemdar stated:

“With the signature of our President, small industrial sites have been declared urban transformation reserve areas. We have completed the infrastructure works. Building projects are finished, and we will provide our small industrialists and manufacturers with more organized industrial centers. Throughout this process, we have worked in coordination with our SATSO Chairman Akgün Altuğ. Likewise, our industrialists, producers, and professional committees are working for the development of this city. Our common goal is to serve this city, address its deficiencies, and shape its future. One of the major problems of our city was transportation, and we started from there. We have improved public transportation and are carrying it into the future. We provide our citizens with affordable transportation and water services. We are among the cities offering the most affordable transportation among metropolitan municipalities. Our primary focus is human-centered municipalism.”