Urban Futures Case Study Istanbul Flashcards

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Where is Istanbul

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Turkey between the continents of Europe and Asia, Bosporous straight, populated, historic

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Why’s the city important

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Spans a over two continents

Historical

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Who migrated to Turkey

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Locally for better quality of life

Internationally due to war

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What’s Istanbul’s way of life

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More tourism, more jobs, diverse services

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What challenges does Istanbul face

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Slums erected so overcrowding
Informal sector jobs don’t contribute to the whole economy
Bad traffic congestion

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How was the transport system improved

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Metro is sustainable as its cost effective and environmentally friendly

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