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Urban Policy Shapes The 'New Turkey'

Urban Policy Shapes The 'New Turkey'

Brennan Cusack

In 2013, arguably the largest wave of protests in the Turkey’s modern history started over a few trees. After years of urban initiatives transforming public space into private enterprise, Turks pushed back against a plan to transform Gezi Park in Istanbul’s central Taksim Square into another shopping mall.

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