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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:

Zagreb

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 11:56:08 +0000

Overview:

A historical inland centre in southeast Europe:

Zagreb, a major economic entity in both Croatia and Eastern Europe, boasts a rich history dating back to Roman times. Today, it faces urban development challenges, particularly mobility, as it continues to develop its modern identity.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Croatia

Region:

inland

Reports:

Zagreb Initial Assessment Report

Zagreb Workshop Report

Zagreb Strategy Paper

Zagreb Final Conference Poster

Background:

Zagreb is the political as well as economic capital of Croatia, offering all of the culture of a modern cosmopolitan city while serving as the source of most of the nations’ profits. A major transport hub at the intersection of Southeast Europe, the Mediterranean and Western Europe, Zagreb is a significant international node and likely to remain an important urban city for years to come.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

In 1945, Zagreb was made the capital of Croatia in response to its population boom following the Second World War. This explosion caused urban sprawl and the demand for rapid housing development which happened quickly, stressing the transportation and general urban infrastructure. Mobility is thus one of the prominent issues in Zagreb.

Population:

790 000

Current Initiatives:

Zagreb has created strategies like its City of Zagreb Development Strategy to address its mobility challenges. Zagreb also participates in partnerships with other European cities, namely the CH4LLENGE project, which improves sustainable urban mobility planning. Numerous pieces of legislation further advocate for the use of alternative methods of transport including public transportation, cycling and walking.

Area:

649.00km²

Unemployment rate:

6.20%

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By Alistair Young. ("National Theatre in Zagreb"). [CC-Attribution]

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]

City challenges:

Rostock

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 09:15:47 +0000

Overview:

The largest city in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern and regional centre on the Baltic Sea coast:

Rostock brings culture, technology and maritime industry together in Germany's Mecklenburg-Vorpommern as it continues to develop and grow as a city.

POCACITO WORKSHOPS:

Country:

Germany

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Rostock Initial Assessment Report

Rostock Workshop Report

Rostock Strategy Paper

Rostock Final Conference Poster

Rostock Strategiepapier (deutsch)

Background:

Rostock, nestled on the Baltic Sea coast, is the first city region that considers itself a regiopolis with a supra-regional sphere of influence. Additionally crossed by the Warnow river, Rostock is characterised by its maritime industry as well as high-tech industries, the service sector and tourism.

Challenges:

Rostock's position as a major maritime industry player in the Baltic Sea region presents its own challenges for becoming a post-carbon city. In particular, clean shipping and adhering to new emissions rules for the Baltic Sea must be addressed. As a coastal city, it is more vulnerable to extreme weather patterns as well as sea level rise and must incorporate adaptive measures to prepare for these future trends. It's history as a former member of the DDR poses additional challenges as the city works to renovate its infrastructure to become greener.

Population:

204 260

Current Initiatives:

Rostock has stressed the importance of sustainable urban development in various sectors of its economy in its 2025 Guidelines for Urban Development. Since 2013, Rostock has been working in partnership with other South Baltic members on the project "Mobile Together" to develop successful car pool infrastructures. In light of recent extreme weather events in Rostock, the city has taken a proactive approach, mapping the most vulneranle areas, exploring adaptation methods and partering with the University of Rostock to develop various models to find innovative ways to address this problem, all of which it shared with other cities at the September Covenant of Mayors Workshop. Rostock became the 1000th signatory to the Covenant of Mayors in 2009.

Area:

181.00km²

Ecologic Institute (EI) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Rostock stakeholders.

Unemployment rate:

9.30%

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