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Urban Transformations: The Reinvention of Eskisehir, Turkey from Dump to Destination
The document details the transformation of Eskişehir, Turkey, following a 1999 earthquake and the subsequent launch of the Eskişehir Urban Development Project. Led by Mayor Yılmaz Büyükerşen, the city implemented an integrated strategy to modernize transport and restore the environment, specifically by dredging the Porsuk River, establishing a light rail system (EsTram), and creating extensive pedestrian zones and green spaces. These interventions led to significant increases in tourism, property values, and public accessibility, while improving the city's resilience to flooding and pollution.
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Document type: Case study