"Ecocity 2009: A Sustainable Future for Istanbul?
In the 1940's, remembered one of the speakers at the Ecocity World Summit this week, Istanbul was one of the winners of an international "beauty contest for cities," along with Rio de Janeiro.
This week, however, with Istanbul poised to assume the title of European Capital of Culture and expecting some ten million tourists next year, many wondered if the city's explosive growth and accelerating modernization are compatible with its beauty and potential for sustainability. "
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