DSpace Arşivi :: Ana Sayfa

İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Kurumsal Açık Erişim Arşivi

DSpace@Gelişim, İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi tarafından doğrudan ve dolaylı olarak yayınlanan; kitap, makale, tez, bildiri, rapor, araştırma verisi gibi tüm akademik kaynakları uluslararası standartlarda dijital ortamda depolar, Üniversitenin akademik performansını izlemeye aracılık eder, kaynakları uzun süreli saklar ve yayınların etkisini artırmak için telif haklarına uygun olarak Açık Erişime sunar.

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UN's Sustainability Agenda and Smart City Initiatives into Selected Cities of North Cyprus
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
This chapter focuses on smart and resilient cities, which is a new paradigm using technology and innovation as a tool of sustainable urban development. This paradigm has been implemented on transforming the municipal city of Catalkoy-Esentepe into an inclusive, safe, resilient, smart and sustainable city. Such a target is not easy to achieve, nonetheless efforts shall be made on the new projects, which are projected by the city planners. In this chapter, city level development plans, action plans, objectives, strategies and policy measures of sustainable urban cities have been examined to reach such a goal. The plans, programs and strategies are subject to be assessed by the key performance indicators to measure the performance of the urban city. Ultimately, readers of this chapter will find information specifically on urban development, housing, green and open spaces, waste management, blue spaces and water management, urban policy and governance.
The Historical, Cultural and Economic Impacts of Transforming Traditional Urban City to Resilient Smart City
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
This chapter is mainly focused on how a traditional city can be transformed into a safe, inclusive, resilient and sustainable smart urban city, which is the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 11 (SDG 11). The municipal region of Catalkoy-Esentepe has been chosen as a case study to investigate the potential of its transformation process and the necessary action plans, policies and objectives to be implemented to achieve sustainability objectives of SDG 11. The region is very rich with its historical and archaeological sites, that is attracting many foreigners to visit or reside. Additionally, there is a large investment incentive program for the development of capacity building in the tourism sector through new hotels and other types of tourism lodging facilities. Other than tourism, the construction sector boomed in the region during the last decade, and the property market became an important source for foreign exchange income as well as employment opportunities to the region. Such economic developments have triggered urban mobility, which increased population growth, the demand for housing and labor force. Rapid economic growth in the region and urban mobility has negative externalities to city life, such as traffic congestion, increas- ing rents, insufficient housing, lack of utility services, pollution, climate change and infrastructural bottlenecks.
Migration, Population Growth, and Threats for Smart Urban Cities
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
Rapid population growth has a negative social and economic impact on the urban city. Population growth can be the result of increasing migration from rural to urban cities. It reduces the quality of life, reduces welfare level, endanger safety and security of urban city. It is a threat for the resilience of the city. Additionally, it causes pollution, lack of utility services, and the source of congestion. The housing market becomes vulnerable, and rent gets more expensive for everyone. Buying new houses in highly populated urban cities is also difficult due to increasing demand. The price of new dwellings is almost double, even triple in crowded urban cities because of supply constraint demand. To resolve such utility problems and increase energy efficiency, smart cities must install smart meters. Moreover, installing smart water meters and accessing well developed information computer technology (ICT) are essential in smart urban cities. Readers of this chapter will have comprehensive information about the needs of a smart city during the transformation process, especially as a case study of Catalkoy-Esentepe region. Urban mobility causes an increasing number of motor vehicles in use, which causes severe traffic congestion, carbon emission, noise pollution, hazards of road accidents, and waste of financial resources on gasoline expenditures. To safeguard carbon free environment, it is proposed to expand bicycle roads and pedestrian paths. Public transport must be improved in Catalkoy-Esentepe region with newly built ring roads, bypasses, underpasses, elevated roads and installation of digital signalization on crossroads. This chapter will explore the discussions about the concepts of rainwater management, sanitation, solid waste management, energy efficiency, rehabilitation of green and blue spaces, construction of advanced technology of internet infrastructure, good governance and the need for spatial planning for the development of Catalkoy-Esentepe as a case study of future smart city in North Cyprus. 5.1 Introduction
Dynamics of Smart Cities in Developed and Developing Economies
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
This chapter investigated the contrasting trajectories of smart city development in developed and developing economies, situating these within the broader context of rapid global urbanisation. It highlighted that while smart city initiatives often prioritise sustainability, governance, and quality of life, their success hinges on economic capacity, infrastructure, and coherent policy frameworks. Case studies from cities such as Singapore, London, and Amsterdam also exemplified advanced datadriven models but revealed concerns over digital divides and privacy issues. Conversely, in developing regions such as Africa, South Asia, and Latin America, the chapter showed that implementation is hampered by inadequate infrastructure, reliance on external funding, and political instability. Innovative, low-cost solutions exist but often fall short of addressing deeper structural governance issues. Moreover, the chapter critiqued the uncritical transfer of smart city models from the Global North to the Global South, arguing for locally tailored approaches. It also examined emerging technologies, including AI, IoT, and blockchain, as well as their ethical implications. Consequently, the chapter concludes by advocating for inclusive, adaptive, and ethically governed smart city frameworks that prioritise human development over purely technological advancement.
The Role of Governance in Smart Cities' Evolution
(SPRINGER INTERNATIONAL PUBLISHING AG, GEWERBESTRASSE 11, CHAM, CH-6330, SWITZERLAND, 2026) Yorucu, Vedat; Bekun, Festus Victor; Yitmen, İbrahim
Smart cities governance, which utilises data-driven strategies, is crucial for enhancing decision-making and public services in cities; yet, its challenges remain unclear, necessitating a critical examination. Thus, this chapter examines the structural dimensions of smart city governance. It critiques the lack of universally accepted governance frameworks and examines the tension between technology-driven and people-centric approaches. Moreover, structural elements such as policy frameworks, regulatory mechanisms, decision-making processes, and stakeholder collaboration were discussed, with particular attention paid to the growing use of real-time data and its implications for privacy and democratic participation. The chapter also examined governance models, including centralised, decentralised, and hybrid, which were compared alongside their respective benefits and limitations. Furthermore, the chapter's outcome warns against corporate dominance in governance and the superficiality of public participation. It also addressed broader issues such as digital divides, financial constraints, and fragmented regulatory practices. Through case studies of Singapore, Barcelona, and Copenhagen, the chapter illustrated the potential and limitations of smart city governance. Ultimately, this chapter calls for adaptive, participatory, and ethically grounded governance models that prioritise inclusivity, accountability, and sustainability over techno-utopian visions of urban progress.