The limits of growth: A case study of three mega-projects in Istanbul

Doğan, Evinç; Stupar, Aleksandra

doi:10.1016/j.cities.2016.09.013

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“…The number of inhabitants was also higher due to migrations, and this new condition generated new urban needs, which shaped the physical and functional structure of Bajina Bašta. As in the case of all mega projects, including the most recent ones, the planning process was focused on urban regulation, the establishment or reconstruction of infrastructural networks and the upgrading of public space (Molotch, 1976;Flyvbjerg, 2014;Dogan, Stupar, 2017). Consequently, the improvement of urban activities, building of new structures and electrification, contributed to the overall development of the social and living quality of Bajina Bašta, which transformed from being an undeveloped small town into an urban settlement based on the imperatives of socialist urbanization.…”

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The impact of a hydroelectric power station on the development and modernization of the Bajina Basta settlement during the socialist period

Vučetić¹

2018

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During the process of socialist modernization, initiated after WWII, large development projects in Serbia were the main drivers of urban transformation. Electrification and industrialization resulted in the establishment of new production modes, which defined a new socioeconomic background for the development of settlements and the modification of their functional and morphological structure. The construction of the Bajina Bašta hydroelectric power station, in the middle section of the Drina River in western Serbia, was one of the development projects, and it triggered the transformation of the environment, upgrading the prewar small town of Bajina Bašta into a new urban node, adjusted to the socialist imperatives and standards of progress.

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The impact of a hydroelectric power station on the development and modernization of the Bajina Basta settlement during the socialist period

Vučetić¹

2018

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“…This is a typical developing country phenomenon. Megaproject development in Istanbul, for example, has been perceived as a strategic instrument to achieve growth ambition through its ability to produce urban space and infrastructure (Dogan, Stupar 2017). Further, the long duration of the planning stage of the Suramadu project illustrates how the persistence of dynamics and the complexity in the development process may contribute to changing people's perceptions (Fainstein 2009;Flyvbjerg et al 2003).…”

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Megaprojects – An Anatomy of Perception

Delphine

Witte

Spit

2019

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For decades, megaprojects have been on the agendas of policymakers worldwide. The positive effects are often illustrated at the national or regional level, whereas the negative impacts are mostly felt at the local level, which is something that most literature on megaprojects neglects. Therefore, the following research focused on local people (residents and communities) to gain a deeper understanding of their perceptions of megaprojects, using the Suramadu Bridge in Indonesia as a case study. The research question was: "What are the perceptions of local people regarding the balance between the negative and the positive effects of megaprojects, and what factors affect their perceptions?" To answer this, both a survey and indepth interviews were carried out. There were two main findings. Firstly, and interestingly, the vast majority of the respondents were supportive of the project, mainly for emotional reasons and because of their cultural background. However, certain groups reported experiencing the negative externalities of the project, which shows how contested megaprojects are in the eyes of local people. Secondly, an exploratory factor analysis revealed that there are three factors underlying people's perceptions, namely immaterial benefits, material benefits and specific employment opportunities. The strongest factor turned out to be, again surprisingly, immaterial benefits, implying that people may perceive a different reality caused by the project, involving intangible aspects such as pride and a new identity. We suggest that including people's perceptions in megaproject studies can contribute to more inclusive megaproject development processes.

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“…The third part is Kanal Istanbul, located west of the Bosporus Strait, providing an alternative passage for vessels. This canal essentially bisects the European side of Turkey and creates a new island between Asia and Europe [25].…”

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Complexity and Transdisciplinarity: The Case of Iconic Urban Megaprojects

Santamaría¹

2020

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The nature and the shaping of urban megaprojects owes to the socio-economic, developmental, institutional and geographic context where they emerge. However, megaprojects, regardless of context, constitute disorderly, disruptive and contentious complexity and have an intrinsic potential (often realized) to elicit substantial controversy and criticism that fundamentally questions the parameters of the projects as envisioned and publicly presented by their promoters. As a result, it is possible to highlight – as will be done in the conclusion to this paper -- some suggestions for future research and policy practice aiming at urban sustainability that can be applied to the planning, design, management, implementation and development of megaprojects worldwide. Our proposal converges around transdisciplinary research on urban megaprojects. From the vantage point of transurbanism, the complex nature of megaprojects can be justly observed and assessed. In fact, the concept of complexity, which is salient in transdisciplinary approaches, suits research on urban megaprojects as characterized by disorder, disruption and contention.

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The limits of growth: A case study of three mega-projects in Istanbul

Cited by 56 publications

References 15 publications

The impact of a hydroelectric power station on the development and modernization of the Bajina Basta settlement during the socialist period

The impact of a hydroelectric power station on the development and modernization of the Bajina Basta settlement during the socialist period

Megaprojects – An Anatomy of Perception

Complexity and Transdisciplinarity: The Case of Iconic Urban Megaprojects

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