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Istanbul's Metro Expansion Leaves 5 Districts Waiting for Infrastructure Upgrades

Recent government policy shifts in transport and infrastructure promise new metro lines and road upgrades for some Istanbul districts, while others see delayed or minimal improvements.

By Istanbul Policy Desk · July 25, 2026 · 2 min read

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Turkey's Reform Reshapes Infrastructure Funding for Istanbul's 15 Million Residents

A pending legislative package in the Grand National Assembly would redraw how metropolitan municipalities receive and spend infrastructure allocations, and Istanbul's 15 million residents stand to see tangible changes in transit, housing and flood-risk spending.

By Istanbul Policy Desk · July 25, 2026 · 3 min read

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