YAĞMUR YILDIZ
Urban Planner
Istanbul
Summary
Urban and Regional Planning graduate from ITU with a strong interest in the integration of architecture into urban conservation and restoration. Experienced in urban planning, heritage preservation, and digital tools, including GIS, Adobe Illustrator, SketchUp, and AutoCAD. Gained hands-on experience through internships at Bakirkoy Municipality, Istanbul Planning Agency, and Plan24, working on restoration-focused projects, public space regeneration, and urban conservation. Further expanded GIS expertise through coursework at Politecnico di Milano. Passionate about sustainable urban transformation, adaptive reuse, and collaborative restoration strategies, with strong communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Planning Intern
Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Developed 3D renderings and presentation materials for client meetings, aiding in the visualization of proposed designs.
- Prepared zoning analysis reports to determine feasibility of potential projects based on local regulations.
Planning Intern
Bakirkoy Municipality
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Evaluated existing zoning regulations, recommending updates to better align with current community needs and goals.
- Oversaw architectural plan creation and dealt with issues regarding zoning and development.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Architectural Intern
Plan24
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Preserved and restored historic buildings, sites and neighborhoods, taking into account age, style and cultural significance of location.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
Istanbul Technical University
09.2019 - 02.2025
Athens Exchange Programme
Politecnico Di Milano
03.2024 - 03.2024
Bahçelievler High School
09.2015 - 06.2019
Skills
- Solution-Oriented
- Team Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Artistic Development
- Spatial analysis
- Design Information
- Urban renewal initiatives
- ArcGIS
- Adobe Photoshop
- 3D rendering
- AutoCAD proficiency
Additional Information
Turkish - Native Proficiency
English - Professional Working Proficiency
Italian - Elementary Proficiency
Certification
Using Geographical Information Systems for Quantitative and Qualitative Landscape Analysis - Politecnico di Milano
Timeline
Planning Intern
Istanbul Planning Agency (IPA)
07.2024 - 08.2024
Athens Exchange Programme
Politecnico Di Milano
03.2024 - 03.2024
Planning Intern
Bakirkoy Municipality
07.2023 - 09.2023
Architectural Intern
Plan24
08.2022 - 09.2022
Bachelor of Science - Urban and Regional Planning
Istanbul Technical University
09.2019 - 02.2025
Bahçelievler High School
09.2015 - 06.2019