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Court Halts Controversial Taksim Square Project

An Istanbul court has ruled in favor of Turkish architects, city planners and landscape architects who sued last year to halt the planned redevelopment of Taksim Square. The project sparked nationwide protests last month.

July 5, 2013 - The New York Times

Why We'll Likely See a Lot More Urban-Oriented Protests in the Future

If there's one common thread uniting the recent protests in Brazil and Turkey, it's the growing inequality evident in cities, and the inability (or disinterest) of the public sector in bridging that gap through public services.

June 27, 2013 - The Daily Beast

Examining Europe's Attraction to Historical Pastiche

Lost amid the protests and heavy-handed police response throughout Turkey is the original debate over the proposed reconstruction of an historic military barracks in Gezi Park. Feargus O’Sullivan says such debates are playing out across Europe.

June 20, 2013 - The Atlantic Cities

Gezi Park Project Suspended; Have the Protestors Won?

Following a lengthy late night meeting with demonstrators, Turkey's Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to halt construction of a controversial redevelopment project pending the outcome of an ongoing court case and possible public referendum.

June 14, 2013 - Los Angeles Times

Istanbul Protests Reflect Tensions over Urban, and Societal, Transformations

The protests that've gripped Istanbul, and several other Turkish cities in recent days, reflect tensions over the 'autocratic ambitions' of the country's government and the cultural transformations it has pushed through grand redevelopment projects.

June 3, 2013 - The New York Times

Violent Clashes Erupt as Protestors Try to Save Istanbul Park

What began as a peaceful gathering in central Instanbul erupted in violence Friday morning, as police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse thousands protesting the redevelopment of a treasured park as a shopping center.

May 31, 2013 - The Atlantic Cities

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