Год выпуска: 2014 Автор: Albeniz Ezme Издательство: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing Страниц: 168 ISBN: 9783659579301
Описание
Sulukule was one of the most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul because of the Romani culture and historic identity.In 2006, the Fatih Municipality knocked on the residents’ doors with an urban renovation project.The community really didn't know how they could retain their residence in the neighborhood;unfortunately everybody knew that they wouldn't prosper in another place without their community connections.They were poor and had many issues impeding their livelihoods,but there should have been another solution that didn't involve eviction. People, associations, different volunteer groups and also universities in Istanbul were supporting the people of Sulukule.The Sulukule Platform was founded as this predicament began and fought against government eviction for years.In 2009,the area was totally destroyed, although the community did everything possible to save their neighborhood through the support of the Platform. Sulukule stands out as a symbolic case for social justice groups...
