I got this info the other day which I found interesting:
Well i've been round to see it a few times and its a bit of a mess but the belediye is following through on its promise. They are not totally demolishing all properties, they are dealing with illegal building, those properties that are designated as residential must be turned back into the houses they were as they have no commercial licence. Those properties that have been illegally extended must remove the illegal extensions. The bar st and main road area is being dealt with now. From Mr Frogs down to the far end are having the fronts smashed off. Places such as X bar has its front tore off, Outback has been reduced along with Legends. The whole other side from Smileys down is literally going to be turned back into houses. There will be a definite smaller number of bars and restaurants but they are trying to make the area much classier (This i got to see). At the moment it looks like downtown Baghdad but i guess it will be ok in the long run. I'll keep you updated as it moves along. I heard today they will be starting soon on Bodrum's illegal builds, so this ought to be fun. On a better note, we now have a permanent funfair next to Oasis, mini rollercoaster, thrillrides, dodgem cars, carousels. Its small but cool.
I can't imagine houses on Adnan Menderes Caddesi - seems strange? I really do hope that they do get all the refurbishment done before the new season starts - as has been said, a lot of people have worked hard to build up their businesses and I would hate the see the tourist trade hit as it could take years to build it back up again. It won't put me off of course - our house is up at the back of Gumbet on the Konacik border - I haven't hard they've been doing anything up there - but who knows?
It's so frustrating that we don't come out again until the end of April as I would like to see for myself what's happening - maybe we'll be able to help with some of the rebuilding before the season starts when we get there :biggrin:.
