Istanbul is the largest Turkish city with an urban population over 15 million. It’s the nation's largest port and commercial hub and is also supported by thriving textiles, food processing, and agricultural industries.
The city has managed to transform its international airport into a bustling transit hub and created policies and incentives to boost tourism by leveraging on high transit passenger volume.
Moving forward, the city would benefit from focusing efforts on improving Liveability and Loveability for its locals. While the city is relatively affordable though this is starting to tighten, it could focus on improved access to mobility and greater inclusivity. A key way of enabling this is through participatory planning.