İzmir Planlama Ajansı

What İzmir Planlama Ajansı does

İzmir Planlama Ajansı (İZPA) is the dedicated urban planning agency and iştirak (subsidiary) of İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İzmir Metropolitan Municipality), headquartered in İzmir, Turkey, with 26 employees. The agency's mandate is to provide data-driven urban planning, spatial design, strategic policy development, and participatory decision-making services directly to the parent municipality and affiliated district municipalities serving İzmir's 4.36 million residents across 1,314 neighborhoods.

İZPA's product surface spans six service lines — Data, Analysis and Decision Support; Strategy and Policy Development; Spatial Planning and Design; Co-production and Participatory Processes; Urban Innovation Studies; and International Collaborations and Networks — supplemented by a publication portfolio (Action Plans, Research Reports, Vision Dictionary, City Alphabet, Mercek İzmir, Katman İzmir, Well-being Atlas) and physical exhibitions such as 'İki Çizgi Arasında: Geleceğin İzmir'ine Bugünden Bir Bakış.' Its core technology is described as a data-driven urban planning platform supporting spatial planning and participatory processes for the İzmir metropolitan area, though no proprietary AI/ML models, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed.

The business model is that of a public-sector service organization: İZPA is funded through İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi's municipal budget rather than commercial revenue, with pricing not publicly disclosed and no external sales motion. Customer segments are predominantly the parent municipality, district municipalities, academic institutions (e.g., Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi), citizens of İzmir engaged through exhibitions and panels, and business associations (ESİAD, İZSİAD). Strategic partnerships include İZDENİZ, İZSU, Türkiye Belediyeler Birliği, Egeşehir A.Ş., and the EU's Interreg NEXT MED program (NBS4MED). Certifications include ISO 9001 quality management and KVKK (Turkish Personal Data Protection Law) compliance.

Name

İzmir Planlama Ajansı

Legal name

İzmir Planlama Ajansı

Website

https://planizm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

İzmir Planlama Ajansı (İZPA) is the 26-person urban planning subsidiary of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality, providing data analysis, spatial planning, strategic policy, and participatory processes for İzmir's 4.36 million residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urban Planning Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (925120), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512)

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAHAKAD

Urban Planning & Master Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

SECONDARYBPAIANAJ

Smart Cities & Urban Innovation Programs (Digital Planning, Civic Tech for Cities)

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Housing, Urban Planning & Community Development

SECONDARYBPAHAKAO

Community Engagement & Participatory Planning

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Architecture, Design & Planning Services

Keywords

• Urban planning services
• Municipal consulting
• Spatial planning
• Policy development
• Strategic planning

Headquarters

HQ city

İzmir

HQ country

Türkiye

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Municipal Government Services: As an iştirak (subsidiary) of İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi, İZPA operates as a public service organization providing urban planning, data analysis, and strategic services. Revenue is derived from municipal funding and public service mandates rather than commercial revenue streams.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

İzmir Planlama Ajansı (İZPA) provides urban planning, data analytics, strategy and policy development, and participatory design services to the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality and district municipalities. It produces spatial plans, action plans, policy documents, and data-driven decision-support outputs, and operates initiatives such as the Yapay Zekâ Konseyi (AI Council) to develop AI-enabled tools for municipal planning.

Product overview

İzmir Planlama Ajansı (İZPA) is a municipal planning agency under İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi (İzmir Metropolitan Municipality) offering a portfolio of urban planning services and publications. The agency provides six core service areas: Data Analysis and Decision Support, Strategy and Policy Development, Spatial Planning and Design, Co-production and Participatory Processes, Urban Innovation Studies, and International Collaborations. These services are complemented by publications including Action Plans (Eylem Planları), Research Reports (Raporlar), and thematic works such as Vision Dictionary (Vizyon Sözlüğü), City Alphabet (Kent Alfabesi), Mercek İzmir, and Katman İzmir. The agency also conducts exhibitions including 'İki Çizgi Arasında' exploring İzmir's 50-year vision.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Data, Analysis and Decision Support (Veri, Analiz ve Karar Destek)
• Strategy and Policy Development (Strateji ve Politika Geliştirme)
• Spatial Planning and Design (Mekânsal Planlama ve Tasarım)
• Co-production and Participatory Processes (Ortak Üretim ve Katılımcı Süreçler)
• Urban Innovation Studies (Kentsel İnovasyon Çalışmaları)
• International Collaborations and Networks (Uluslararası İş Birlikleri ve Ağlar)

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced comprehensive action plans including Sahipsiz Köpek Popülasyonu Yönetimi İzmir Eylem Planı, İleri Yaş İzmir Eylem Planı, Belediyeler İçin Orman Yangını Acil Eylem Planı, and Engelli Hizmetlerine Yönelik İzmir Yaklaşımı ve Eylem Planı
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, flagship and minor.

• İZDENİZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the Kıyı Kentleri Politikaları Çalıştayı (Coastal Cities Policy Workshop), bringing together Turkish municipalities and international participants to discuss coastal urban development policies.
• İZSUcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the İzmir Körfez Konferansı (İzmir Gulf Conference) focused on 'Sağlıklı Bir Körfez İçin Bir Adım Daha' (One More Step for a Healthy Gulf), bringing together Turkish and international scientists.
• Türkiye Belediyeler BirliğimajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organized the Kıyı Kentleri Politikaları Çalıştayı under the umbrella of the Union of Turkish Municipalities, hosted by İzmir Büyükşehir Belediyesi.
• İzmir Büyükşehir BelediyesiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent municipal organization and primary stakeholder. İZPA operates as an official iştirak (subsidiary) providing urban planning and strategic services to the municipality.
• Interreg NEXT MED ProgramımajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the NBS4MED project ('Akdeniz Kentlerinin İklim Dirençliliği için Doğa Esaslı Çözümler' - Nature-Based Solutions for Mediterranean Cities' Climate Resilience), supporting İzmir's climate resilience goals.
• Ege Sanayicileri ve İşinsanları Derneği (ESİAD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association visited İZPA's exhibition 'İki Çizgi Arasında', engaging members in discussions about İzmir's 50-year vision.
• İzmir Sanayici ve İş İnsanları Derneği (İZSİAD)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness association visited İZPA's exhibition 'İki Çizgi Arasında', engaging members in discussions about İzmir's 50-year vision.
• Egeşehir A.Ş.minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHosted internship students from Egeşehir A.Ş. at the exhibition, providing young professionals with exposure to urban planning concepts.
• Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Genç Plancılar TopluluğuminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStudent organization engaged on May 5th for university campus events discussing city, planning, and future visions with over 100 students.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sasaki Associates: International planning and design firm specializing in urban planning, spatial analysis, and master planning for cities—overlapping with İZPA's spatial planning, urban design, and city visioning work.
• Barcelona Regional: Public urban and regional planning agency for the Barcelona metropolitan area, providing data analysis, strategic planning, and territorial studies to municipal government—structurally analogous to İZPA's municipal-affiliate planning model.
• Regional Plan Association: Independent nonprofit regional planning organization producing long-range plans, data-driven research, and civic engagement for the New York metropolitan region—closely comparable to İZPA's evidence-based, multi-decade metropolitan planning remit.
• Metropolitan Area Planning Council: Regional planning agency serving metropolitan Boston, producing data analytics, strategic plans, and participatory processes for municipal members—directly comparable to İZPA's metropolitan-scope planning and citizen engagement model.
• SWA Group: Landscape architecture and urban planning studio focused on public space, master planning, and large-scale city visioning projects—comparable to İZPA's public space quality measurement and master planning deliverables.

Broad incumbents

• Arup: Global engineering and urban planning consultancy delivering strategic planning, data analytics, and city resilience services to municipalities worldwide—a broader incumbent offering comparable urban planning capabilities as part of a wider portfolio.
• Perkins&Will: International architecture and planning firm with urban design and city planning practices—engages in master planning and civic projects that overlap with İZPA's spatial planning and urban design remit.
• AECOM: Global infrastructure consulting firm with a dedicated urban planning and design practice serving city governments—offers overlapping capabilities (spatial planning, policy advisory, master planning) but within a much broader services portfolio.
• Foster + Partners: Global architecture and urbanism practice producing master plans and city-scale urban design projects—relevant comparator for İZPA's urban design and city visioning work, though operating from a private architectural base.

Others

• Urban Land Institute: Global research and education organization focused on land use and urban planning best practices—adjacent ecosystem actor providing knowledge networks and frameworks that parallel İZPA's urban innovation and international collaboration services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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