Urban Futures Case Study Istanbul Flashcards
1
Q
Where is Istanbul
A
Turkey between the continents of Europe and Asia, Bosporous straight, populated, historic
2
Q
Why’s the city important
A
Spans a over two continents
Historical
3
Q
Who migrated to Turkey
A
Locally for better quality of life
Internationally due to war
4
Q
What’s Istanbul’s way of life
A
More tourism, more jobs, diverse services
5
Q
What challenges does Istanbul face
A
Slums erected so overcrowding
Informal sector jobs don’t contribute to the whole economy
Bad traffic congestion
6
Q
How was the transport system improved
A
Metro is sustainable as its cost effective and environmentally friendly