Arat Kilo area is poised for an aesthetic makeover as a massive corridor construction pulverises through what some consider urban landmarks, and others regard as antiquated vestiges of a bygone era. An interesting optical horizon emerges as the socialist Dergue regime’s former base of operations is razed, with the ruling party’s headquarters peeking from the backdrop. The area, which has served as a cultural epicentre and grounds for the palaces of successive rulers, will be adorned with amphitheatres, vast pedestrian sidewalks and bike lanes if the project goes according to the City Administration’s plan.
