Sibel Dündar Doğan
Senior Urban Planner
Istanbul
Summary
Sibel has more than 17 years experience in urban planning in the public sector. Sibel had the opportunity to work on district-based planning projects in various areas such as disaster-risk zones, cultural heritage areas, industrial zones and rural spaces. During master degree studies in real estate development Sibel focused on the economic aspect of planning. For the past 10 years, Sibel has been working in the fields of urban policy, upper-scale planning, strategic planning and participatory planning. Sibel continues to learn and work for livable, resilient, equitable and environmentally and culturally sustainable cities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Urban Planner
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality/ Department Of Transportation
Istanbul
07.2024 - Current
Senior Urban Planner/ Assistant Coordinator/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality/ Department Of Planning / Hatay Planning Office
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Hatay Post-Disaster Recovery Guide, 2024
- HPO CitizenLab (Go Vocal) Participation Platform, 2023-2024 developing post-disaster recovery and reconstruction strategies, following public debates and agendas, preparing open data source, website and social media management, preparation of survey and field observation reports, community engagement and inter-municipal collaboration experience.
Senior Urban Planner
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Participation Coordinatorship
01.2019 - 03.2023
- Beyoğlu Spatial Strategic Plan, 2023
- Beyoğlu-Senin Participatory Planning Studies, 2021-2023
- Istanbul Prince Islands Strategy Document, 2022
- Urban Planning Department Online Participation Platform, 2020-2023 designing and implementing participation processes in Istanbul for13 districts with more than 350 events, meetings and digital participation tools, evaluating analyses and developing strategies on socio-spatial justice, resilience, preservation of cultural heritage, quality of life, and climate issues, social media and web site management.
- Sehirplanlama.ibb.istanbul, Chamber of Urban Planners Raci Bademli Good Practice Award/2022
Senior Urban Planner/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Metropolitan Area Strategic Development Plan Revision
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Controlling analysis and report processes about 3 main subjects (ownership, land use change and disaster risk areas), making spatial and sectoral development plan decisions.
Senior Urban Planner/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Strategic and Master Plan of Istanbul Urban Transformation Areas
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Developing common strategy and reference document for Istanbul transformation areas with Istanbul Technical University.
Urban Planner
BİMTAȘ / Smartification Project of The Land Use Plans of Istanbul
01.2010 - 09.2013
- Digitization of all old and current plans and amendments in the directorate's archive by using GIS based programmes.
Urban Planner / Assistant Coordinator
BİMTAȘ / Istanbul European Side Cultural Heritage Preservation Areas Project
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Detailed field research in 33 urban, archaeological, and natural conservation areas and preparing analytical, historical and landscape reports with experts from various disciplines.
Urban Planner
BİMTAȘ / Land Use Plans within Istanbul Metropolitan Area
11.2006 - 01.2009
- Responsible for many land use plan within Istanbul Metropolitan Area like Şile, Pendik, Tuzla and Arnavutköy Districts.
Education
Master of Science - Real Estate Development
Istanbul Technical University
Istanbul 09.2007 - 06.2010
BSc - Urban and Regional Planning
Yıldız Technical University
Istanbul, Turkey 09.2002 - 06.2006
Skills
Sustainable Development
Policy Development
Surveying skills
Land Use Planning
Community Engagement
Report Preparation
GIS applications
Analytical Thinking
Decision-Making
Analytical Skills
Project Management
Relationship Building
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 07/25/1983
Languages
Turkish
Native language
English
Upper intermediate
B2
German
Elementary
A2
Certification
Deep Democracy Level 1 Certificate / Lewis Deep Democracy
Interests
Rowing, Scuba Diving, Graphic Design, Interior and Vintage Design
Timeline
Senior Urban Planner
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality/ Department Of Transportation
07.2024 - Current
Senior Urban Planner/ Assistant Coordinator/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality/ Department Of Planning / Hatay Planning Office
03.2023 - 06.2024
Deep Democracy Level 1 Certificate / Lewis Deep Democracy
04-2022
Senior Urban Planner
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Participation Coordinatorship
01.2019 - 03.2023
Senior Urban Planner/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Metropolitan Area Strategic Development Plan Revision
08.2014 - 01.2019
Senior Urban Planner/ Controller
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality /Department Of Urban Planning / Strategic and Master Plan of Istanbul Urban Transformation Areas
09.2013 - 07.2014
Urban Planner
BİMTAȘ / Smartification Project of The Land Use Plans of Istanbul
01.2010 - 09.2013
Urban Planner / Assistant Coordinator
BİMTAȘ / Istanbul European Side Cultural Heritage Preservation Areas Project
01.2009 - 01.2010
Master of Science - Real Estate Development
Istanbul Technical University
09.2007 - 06.2010
Urban Planner
BİMTAȘ / Land Use Plans within Istanbul Metropolitan Area
11.2006 - 01.2009
BSc - Urban and Regional Planning
Yıldız Technical University
09.2002 - 06.2006