Turkey • Marmara
Site analysis in Istanbul
An introduction to site analysis in Istanbul, covering planning context, common constraints, climate, terrain and transport. Use this city overview to identify what needs checking at the specific site.
Use this overview to plan your research. Verify current requirements and site-specific conditions against the relevant primary sources. Read our data sources, coverage and limits guide.
Planning regime
Istanbul Environmental Plan + Imar Plani per district + Kanun 3194
Key constraints
- Historic Areas of Istanbul UNESCO WHS
- North Anatolian Fault seismic (very high)
- Bosphorus heritage shoreline
- Forest reserves north
Climate context
Csa Mediterranean transition. 2030 hrs sunshine. 850mm rainfall.
Topography
Hills bracket Bosphorus, peninsula and Asian side 0-260m AOD.
Transport spine
Metro 11 lines, Marmaray Bosphorus tunnel, tram, funicular, BRT Metrobus, ferries.
Building height context
Camlica TV tower 369m. Skyland Istanbul 284m. Strict heritage controls Sultanahmet, Galata. Maslak/Levent CBD cluster.
Notable recent projects
- Istanbul Financial Center
- Galataport
- Vialand
- Yenikapi reclamation
Questions
What planning policies apply in Istanbul?
Istanbul Environmental Plan + Imar Plani per district + Kanun 3194
What are the most common site constraints in Istanbul?
Historic Areas of Istanbul UNESCO WHS. North Anatolian Fault seismic (very high). Bosphorus heritage shoreline. Forest reserves north.
Can Atlasly run a site analysis in Istanbul?
Available site information depends on the address and data source. Start with the site location and review the returned sources and coverage before using the results.
Run a site analysis in Istanbul
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