Using transfer of development rights (TDR) in a legally ambiguous context: Istanbul case

Semin Niron, Sevkiye Sence Turk*

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Abstract

This article explores the different ways in which local governments apply TDR in the absence (uncertainty) of a legal framework and its consequences, focusing on the case of Istanbul in Turkey. Municipalities have implemented mandatory and voluntary TDR through plan notes. For this, the council decisions of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality are examined, and it is determined which district municipalities use TDR through the plan notes. Semi-structured interviews with a total of 15 actors determined by snowball sampling were used to understand the reasons behind such use. Besides, the use of TDR in Bahçelievler and Arnavutköy districts, one of which is the central district and the other is the periphery district with both widely using TDR, and also examples of districts implementing mandatory or voluntary TDR types by plan notes are examined. The used type of TDR is an alternative for the acquisition of social and technical infrastructure needs in the city, is more open to market influence, and has a voluntary basis.

Original languageEnglish
Article number106934
JournalLand Use Policy
Volume135
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Dec 2023

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Keywords

  • Development rights
  • Istanbul
  • Legal regulation
  • Practice
  • TDR
  • Turkey

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