Urban transformation in Istanbul
Friday, March 28, 2008
Sabri Ateş, chairman of the Istanbul Real Estate Dealers Chamber, said urban transformation projects in Istanbul should start right away and must be completed in next 5 years.
The rehabilitation of the old residential areas; old houses that were constructed illegally and in insalubrious condition would be replaced with fresh ones with the green areas, parking areas and social facilities. The future of the Istanbul will depend on this urban transformation which will make it as a truly cohesive society. The construction sector has direct influence on other sectors .The urban transformation will be focused to balance conservation, utilization for sustained growth and reduce earthquake repercussions.
Mr.Ateş said that the urban transformation project which would positively affect the Turkish economy should be effective immediately for the salvation of Istanbul and to develop a long term plan for maintaining and strengthening of infrastructure. The selection criteria for the urban transformation will be based on technical feasibility, financial viability and environmental prosperity.
Social BookmarkingThe rehabilitation of the old residential areas; old houses that were constructed illegally and in insalubrious condition would be replaced with fresh ones with the green areas, parking areas and social facilities. The future of the Istanbul will depend on this urban transformation which will make it as a truly cohesive society. The construction sector has direct influence on other sectors .The urban transformation will be focused to balance conservation, utilization for sustained growth and reduce earthquake repercussions.
Mr.Ateş said that the urban transformation project which would positively affect the Turkish economy should be effective immediately for the salvation of Istanbul and to develop a long term plan for maintaining and strengthening of infrastructure. The selection criteria for the urban transformation will be based on technical feasibility, financial viability and environmental prosperity.
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