Within the
framework of the İstanbul Sustainable Urban Mobility Plan (SKUp) Phase II
Implementation Plan Project, implemented under the Sectoral
Operational Programme for Transport (USOP) as part of the Türkiye-EU financial
cooperation managed by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, the Healthy Streets Workshop was organized on 17 December 2024.
During the workshop, conceptual designs prepared for the districts of Avcılar,
Bakırköy, Bayrampaşa, Bağcılar, and Esenler on the European side were
presented. The presentations were delivered by project team members Sertaç
Erten (PhD) and Batuhan Akkaya.
Following the
opening speeches, general information and project details regarding the Healthy
Streets Project were shared. During the workshop, participants provided their
perspectives on Healthy Streets projects and offered suggestions for their
development. Throughout the event, evaluations and proposed solutions for
district-specific designs contributed valuable insights for shaping the
projects moving forward.
In the afternoon
evaluation forum, summaries of the morning's discussions were pres ented and discussed.
The workshop highlighted how the Healthy Streets approach could contribute to
making urban life more accessible, safe, and environmentally harmonious for
everyone.