Kadıköy rıhtım dolgu alanında güncel durum

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A car park in Kadıköy was demolished overnight, sparking a legal fight over a mosque project and ecological concerns.

The episode begins by describing Kadıköy's rıhtım dolgu alanı, a filled area used as an Ispark car park until recently. It explains that this area is reserved for ISKİ's second stage, linking it to pollution and flood issues in the Marmara Sea. The host introduces a mosque project proposed for the site, approved in 2017 despite being in a protected area. Legal actions by Kadıköy Municipality and the Mimarlar Room led to a cancellation in 2023, but higher courts reversed this, reinstating the mosque plan. In February, the car park was demolished overnight, sparking controversy. The speaker criticizes the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality for opposing its own cancellation decision. Press coverage is faulted for focusing on traffic chaos without mentioning the underground car park in the project. Urban projects like Fikirtepe are cited as worsening Kadıköy's microclimate and density. The episode connects these issues to broader environmental harm, including impacts on wind, soil, and the sea. It emphasizes the need for biological purification tests in the area. The guest, Hanife Dağıstanlı, argues for clearer public communication to build support, noting that technical jargon alienates residents. She recounts a past success where public pressure forced an institution to withdraw a project. The discussion concludes with reflections on urban rights and the importance of holistic planning. The host thanks the guest and signs off, wishing listeners a peaceful holiday.

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