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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:

Barcelona

adam.pearson — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 12:10:08 +0000

Overview:

A regional capital, port city, and strong economic centre on the Mediterranean coast:

Barcelona is a vibrant economic and cultural centre in Europe committed to becoming the global model of a Smart City as it combats urban development challenges related to climate change and population density.

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Country:

Spain

Region:

coastal

Reports:

Barcelona Initial Assessment Report

Barcelona Workshop Report

Barcelona Strategy Paper

Barcelona Final Conference Poster

Background:

The coastal capital of Barcelona has made a name for itself as a world leader in tourism, entertainment, fashion and commerce. The city is currently facing particularly significant economic challenges from the global financial crisis but continues to be an important economic centre and transport hub in Europe. It is the 6^th most populous metropolitan area in Europe and remains a world renowned cultural destination.

City size:

regional capital

Challenges:

As a coastal city, Barcelona is particularly vulnerable to rising sea levels, climate change and water stress. Its high population density - one of the highest in Europe - also magnifies the local heat island effect which causes an array of health and environmental challenges.

Population:

3 218 071

Current Initiatives:

Barcelona is ambitious to become the world model of a Smart City. To this end, its Barcelona Smart City programme targets lighting, energy, water, district heating and cooling, transportation, zero emissions mobility and open government. The high technology zone 22@ and Mobile World Capital are just some of the many additional projects taking place in Barcelona. The city also holds the annual World Smart Cities Congress.

Area:

101.90km²

Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) will be coordinating and developing post-carbon visions with local Barcelona stakeholders.

Unemployment rate:

21.70%

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By Bernard Gagnon. ("Sagrada Familia 01"). [CC-BY-SA-3.0-2.5-2.0-1.0]

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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