R2CITIES Site Istanbul
The Yakacik neighbourhood in the Kartal district in Istanbul is one of the selected pilot sites for the R2CITIES project. The implementation area is located between the Sea of Marmara to the south and the TEM motorways to the north. Despite being far from the city centre it is one of the best-connected parts of Istanbul with motorways, ferries, suburban railways and metro. The presence of the International Sabiha Gökçen Airport, Formula 1 track and Sabancı University contribute to the economic structure of the area, together with small-scale commerce and manufacturing.