Istanbul

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:24:49 +0000

Overview:

A primate city and coastal megacity in the Bosporus region:
One of the world’s most important religious, political and cultural cities faces new urban development challenges associated with population growth, environmental impact and economic advancement.

Country:

Turkey

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Istanbul Initial Assessment Report

Istanbul Workshop Report

Istanbul Strategy Paper

Istanbul Final Conference Poster

Background:

A city whose historic importance dates back to its days as the capital of the Roman Empire, Istanbul today remains a dynamic cultural and economic capital while facing new urban challenges. Straddling two continents, Istanbul represents a geographic gateway from the Mediterranean into the Black Sea and even a symbolic gateway for Turkey as around 45% of national production and jobs are concentrated in the metropolitan area.

City size:

mega-metropolitan area

Challenges:

Istanbul has become one of the 20 largest metropolitan areas in the world with many neighbourhoods expanding radially outward from the historic city centre on the Bosporus Strait. Urban development initiatives have been met with protest for challenging local interests and have fuelled social unrest as well as cultural and economic divides. Furthermore, the growing population has applied pressure to local water basins and supply. The vast majority of the population is also exposed to significant earthquake risks which pose challenges to urban development.

Population:

12 915 158

Current Initiatives:

Turkey is in the midst of a building boom. The largest satellite development in Turkey is being constructed which will provide 65,000 new flats to citizens in Kayaşehir. An estimated 50 neighbourhoods, one of them being Tarlabaşi, will be demolished and built anew. The construction of the Istanbul Canal, yet another project underway in the city, will link the Black and Marmara Seas which will have major trade implications.

Area:

5 343.00km²

Istanbul Teknik Universitesi (ITU) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Istanbul stakeholders.

Unemployment rate:

12.80%

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By John Virgolino. ("Istanbul bridge Galata Kpr."), [CC-A-NC-ND]

City challenges:

Milan/Turin

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 10:10:09 +0000

Overview:

Regionally cooperating inland cities in Northern Italy:

Milan and Turin, both essential economic powerhouses of Italy, are proud of their continued innovative spirit to address local issues along with their magnificent cultural and historical riches. Addressing emerging development challenges is essential to maintaining the health of these strategic cities.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Italy

Region:

inland

Reports:

Milan/Turin Initial Assessment Report

Milan Workshop Report

Turin Workshop Report

Milan Strategy Paper

Turin Strategy Paper

Milan Final Conference Poster

Turin Final Conference Poster

Background:

Not only is Milan an international icon of fashion and design but it also serves as the industrial, commercial and financial heart of Italy. The city’s post war economic boom attracted people the world over, making the Milan of today truly international. The city of Turin joins Milan and Genoa to create the famous “industrial triangle” of Italy, itself playing a major economic role for the country, most notably as the “Automobile Capital of Italy.”

City size:

mega-metropolitan area

Challenges:

Milan’s post-war economic boom created massive suburban sprawl and the realities of de-industrialization, gentrification and urban decay indicate that future development plans must take action to resolve these issues. Turin also took part in this boom and faces similar urban development challenges.

Population:

5 511 793

Current Initiatives:

In recent years, massive urban renewal projects have transformed former industrial areas into modern financial and residential districts in Milan. Regeneration projects such as CityLife continue to reshape the city as we know it. Turin’s Urban Recovery Programms (PRU), among others, renew publicly owned neighbourhoods suffering from urban decay, taking important steps to improved urban development.

The first workshop results for Milan can be found here.

Area:

311.93km²

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei (FEEM) and Politecnico di Torino (POLITO) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Milan and Turin stakeholders.

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("Milan Duomo Monument Italy Architecture Cowntown") [ Public Domain CC0]

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By John Virgolino. ("Istanbul bridge Galata Kpr."), [CC-A-NC-ND]

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("Milan Duomo Monument Italy Architecture Cowntown") [ Public Domain CC0]

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