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Saturday, October 02, 2010

Urban poor linger in shadow of Istanbul nouveau

"Urban poor linger in shadow of Istanbul nouveau

Istanbul's growing profile as a 'global city' has enriched many, but threatens to further impoverish and disenfranchise some of its most vulnerable residents. As the gap between rich and poor widens, experts warn of dangerous social consequences of ongoing urban development programs, calling on officials to adopt a more inclusive approach to planning"

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