Ankara is changing rapidly and beset with developmental issues involving growth, sprawl, economic stagnation and stratification, a dearth of open space, congested transport, environmental degradation, as well as socio-cultural isolation. In our con-tinuing search for “sustainable” design and planning solutions, we must consider an array of urban issues. Pedagogically, this project offered us an excellent opportuni-ty to expose students to complex, multifaceted, real-world professional experiences. Many urban mobility, infrastructural and open space deficiencies throughout the city are being identified and discussed. This STUDIO ONE TEAM collaboratively generated, explored, and synthesized alternative urban and site specific architectural concepts that address the creation of a sustainable and livable urban fabric.