Major Breakthroughs in Transportation, Social Municipalism, Green Policies, and Innovation

In 2025, Bornova Municipality carried out a comprehensive transformation across a wide range of areas—from transportation infrastructure and social services to green spaces, innovation, and environmental investments. Renovated avenues, newly opened squares and parks, new facilities such as the Smart City and Local Seed Center, City Restaurants, the City Butcher, and the expanding City Gardens projects all strengthened both quality of life and social solidarity. Mayor Ömer Eşki emphasized that the ultimate goal of these efforts is to make Bornova a more just, productive, and sustainable city.

With the vision of an “Enterprising, Solidary, and Future-Ready Bornova,” the projects and investments implemented throughout 2025 significantly improved urban living standards and received strong public appreciation.

A Transportation Mobilization: Renewed Roads, Enhanced Traffic Safety

In 2025, Bornova Municipality launched a large-scale transportation mobilization covering roads, asphalt works, sidewalks, and intersection improvements across the district. In the school zone around Bornova Anatolian High School—one of the busiest traffic areas—asphalt renewal and pedestrian safety enhancements were implemented.

Pınar Avenue and Mustafa Kemal Avenue were completely renovated and gained a new appearance through landscaping works. Suvari Avenue and its connecting streets were renewed, while Bornova Avenue was widened and traffic flow eased through sidewalk and intersection arrangements. An alternative access road to Türkan Özilhan Hospital was also opened, facilitating healthcare transportation. In addition to district-wide works, a Truck Park and a Motorcycle Courier Park were put into service.

Evaluating these investments, Mayor Ömer Eşki stated:
“Transportation in Bornova is not just an infrastructure issue; it is a matter of public safety. With these arrangements, we are reducing traffic congestion and making daily life safer and more comfortable for our residents.”

New Squares and Parks: Strengthening Urban Identity

Bornova’s public spaces were also redesigned in 2025. The Abide-i Hürriyet Square, Bicycle Performance Park, and TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus) Park were opened, adding new social gathering areas to urban life.

Four fully renovated parks were given meaningful names: Şehit Fehmi Taşkın Park, Yılmaz Çapın Park, Güney Temiz Park, and a park dedicated to the memory of those killed in the Madımak massacre. These spaces became living areas that both preserve collective memory and strengthen a sense of solidarity.

Mayor Eşki noted:
“Our parks are not merely green areas; they are places of shared memory, solidarity, and coexistence. We are growing Bornova’s future with greenery, remembrance, and hope.”

New Centers for Innovation, Production, and Municipal Services

In 2025, Bornova Municipality opened new centers that enhanced municipal capacity and shaped the city’s future:

• Smart City Management and Innovation Center

• Local Seed Center

• Prof. Dr. Kamil Okyay Sındır Additional Service Building

• Eros Veterinary Cat Clinic

• BBŞT Academy

• Clothing Market

These investments stood out as institutional structures strengthening both innovation and social solidarity.

Firefighting Capacity and an Eco-Friendly Fleet

In response to increasing wildfire risks, the municipal fleet was reinforced with firefighting vehicles and water tankers. Additionally, the introduction of electric vehicles contributed to expanding environmentally friendly, low-carbon municipal services.

Emphasizing that “Protecting nature means protecting Bornova’s future,” Mayor Eşki underlined that they have strengthened both disaster preparedness and environmentally conscious municipal governance.

Strong Steps in Social Municipalism: City Restaurants, City Butcher, and City Markets

Solidarity-based services expanded further in 2025. Following the opening of the Çamdibi City Restaurant in 2024, the Mevlana and Kızılay City Restaurants began serving residents. Affordable and healthy meals provided significant support, particularly for students and low-income citizens.

After the launch of seven City Markets in 2024, the City Butcher opened in Kızılay Neighborhood in 2025, adding a new dimension to the food support model.

Expansion of City Gardens: 500 Women Joined Production

Bornova Municipality’s agricultural solidarity and production model, the City Gardens, expanded significantly in 2025. The number of gardens—first launched in Pınarbaşı—increased to seven, while the number of women benefiting from these areas reached 500.

Highlighting the importance given to women’s labor, Mayor Eşki stated:
“City Gardens are not just production areas; they are spaces of solidarity, participation in production, and economic empowerment for women. As we grow production in Bornova, we are strengthening labor and equality.”