Born from the dream of overcoming the walls that once separated the city from the waves, this project is the story of Trabzon’s reunion with the sea. Spanning 734,750 m² along the coastline, the design brings together the powerful nature of the Black Sea, the historical memory of Trabzon, and a contemporary vision of public life.

The project highlights ecological solutions in its landscape design. With the daylighting of Karşıyaka Stream, natural cycles are restored, while artificial hills, thematic gardens, grass amphitheaters, and wide meadows offer diverse spatial experiences. A vibrant landscape with children’s playgrounds, adventure parks, skateparks, and picnic lawns appeals to all ages, bringing the community together once again by the sea.

Architectural interventions establish new focal points along the shoreline, transforming the city’s relationship with the sea into vibrant public spaces. Beneath the shade of the “Urban Canopy,” cafés, restaurants, retail units, and administrative spaces form a lively social hub by the water. The Harbor Square and fish restaurants, linked with seating terraces and piers, revive the city’s maritime culture, while lookout terraces invite visitors to gaze across the horizon. Alongside the city beach and promenades, these spaces reintroduce unique public venues where Trabzon once more meets the sea.

The project’s mobility strategy addresses the barrier created by the coastal highway. Four access points reconnect the site to the city, while a continuous 4.5 km cycle path, pedestrian promenades, and car-free axes ensure uninterrupted movement along the shoreline, strengthening the bond between city dwellers and the sea.

The Uzunkum Living Space Urban Design Project is not merely a coastal redevelopment; it is a rewriting of Trabzon’s relationship with nature, history, and community. Answering the city’s long-standing longing for the sea, it promises to breathe new life into Trabzon—embracing both the calm rhythm of daily life and the vision of a sustainable urban future.