Cancellation of Yeni Şehir Project in the Context of Istanbul Canal Project
Court Decision to Cancel the Project
The Eleventh Administrative Court in Istanbul issued a decision to cancel the Yeni Şehir project, which is a part of the extensive Istanbul Canal Project. This decision came in response to an objection filed by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, pointing out that the project did not meet the required standards and specifications.
Project Background and Objections
Yeni Şehir is an urban project under the Istanbul Canal Project, and its visionary plan was displayed in the attached images. In July 2021, the Ministry of Environment and Urbanization and Climate Change accepted the cancellation request raised by the municipality to the administrative court concerning the initial development plan for the area.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality filed its objection in July 2021, and after a month of review, the court issued its decision to cancel the urban planning for the Yeni Şehir area, affirming that the planning did not comply with the basic standards of urbanization and related urban planning laws.
Main Reasons Behind the Cancellation Decision
According to a report by Halk TV, the court clarified in its decision that the development plan for the Yeni Şehir area did not align with the fundamentals of urbanization and planning techniques. It added that the method of calculating population numbers in the plans was unclear, creating ambiguity and a lack of information regarding the opinions of relevant investment entities.
The expert report also indicated that classifying cemeteries as tree-planted areas in the plans was contrary to the laws, raising questions about the project's compatibility with ecological systems and proper urban planning.
Conclusion
The court's decision is an important step in evaluating and reviewing major projects to ensure they comply with urban and environmental standards. This decision demonstrates a commitment to proper and sustainable city planning, emphasizing the importance of transparency and community involvement in decisions that impact the urban environment.
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