sws15: winter school - moving a megapolis: istanbul
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Winter School 2015 I CEPT University
WINTER SCHOOL 2015
Course faculties : Abhijit Lokre I Sandeep Paul
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Summer School June 2015
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Experiencing New City, Culture, People…
Experiencing Interchanges Site Visits I Selected Interchanges I Understanding principles of Interchange
Week 01: Orientation Week 02: Site visit and Studies in Singapore Week 03: Documentation
Outcome
Moving A Megapolis:
ISTANBUL
Winter School 2015
Only Transcontinental City in the world
City with different types of Mass Rapid Transit Systems
Rich Cultural Heritage, Monuments, Places to See
What makes ISTANBUL unique?
ISTANBUL
About 14 mill. Population I Trans-Continental city (Europe-Asia) I Historic City centre I Hagia Sophia (UNESCO World heritage Site) I Mosques and Churches
historiCITY of Istanbul
Rich Cultural Heritage I Strong influence of Christianity and Islam I Reflects in the city’s skyline I Blend of historic and modern Architecture and Cityscape
How does the city move?
Old and New Transit Systems…
Metro I BRTS I Trams I Ferry Transit Map of Istanbul
Old Tramways: ‘Nostalgic Trams’
New Tramways
Metro System
Old Funicular System
New Funicular System
Bus Rapid Transit System
Ferry
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Railway + Ferry Interchange
Streets I Walkways
WINTER SCHOOL 2015
Course faculties : Abhijit Lokre I Sandeep Paul
Course Outcomes:
Short movie clip (10 min.) highlighting the study premise Poster I Panel Graphical representation
First week: @ CEPT University
Orientation I Discussions I Group formations I Identifying Transit System for study
Departure for Istanbul
Second week: @Istanbul
Reconnaisance I Site visits Presentations by Local Stakeholders and Experts
Third week: @ CEPT University
Documentation I Representation Discussions
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Course Structure
Visiting the only Trans-Continental city of the World
Experiencing a New City, Culture, food, places
Understanding major Mass Transit / Public transit systems
Knowing how this Megapolis keeps moving?
How would this course benefit?
What do we seek to achieve?
Abhijit Lokre is a visiting faculty at CEPT University and teaches courses related to transit infrastructure. He works with urban local bodies on planning and designing mass transit systems, public space design and writing policies. He has co-authored a book titled "Design Innovations in Ahmedabad BRTS" and is currently pursuing his PhD research from CEPT University. He is also trained as a trainer by GIZ on "Urban Transport and Mass Transit Systems".
Sandeep Paul is an Urban designer from CEPT University. He currently works with the Centre of Excellence in Urban Transport at CEPT University on urban transport projects. He is also a visiting faculty at Anant Institute of Planning, Ahmedabad. His interests are primarily in linking public spaces with transit infrastructure. He has been involved in designing BRT systems in Ahmedabad, Surat and Vadodara.
Develop an understanding of world’s best transit systems and facilities design Experience new city, its culture, people, food, life…
Weather Forecast in Istanbul in December 2015
Temperature : 12- 15 degree Rains Expected
Planning your visit in December
Merhaba Istanbul: December 2015
Thanks and See You in
Istanbul !