Urban - Cities Developing Solutions

5th Edition - 2025

The fifth edition of Urban, the compilation issue of the magazine Kent published by Marmara Municipalities Union with the motto “Cities Developing Solutions”, is now available.

Urban continues to inspire and inform mayors, local administrators, and urban enthusiasts by sharing innovative practices and solutions across a broad spectrum of urban challenges. In this issue, we delve into critical topics like climate action, urban resilience, artificial intelligence, and the future of cities, offering a wealth of insights through articles, interviews, and case studies.

Explore the Table of Contents of the 5th Edition:

From Istanbul to Ljubljana: How Do Lonely Pioneers of Change Become A Collective Force?

Publicness Emerging from the Shadow: New Opportunities of Participation in Cities

Being Able to Establish Resilient Cities in A Vulnarable World

Artificial Intelligence Gap: A New Era of Inequality in Our Cities

How is it Possible to Have A City That Embraces Differences and Enables Co-living?

It’s About Time: Implementing the Right to Time in the Marmara Region

Beyond Numbers, Toward People: Role of Demographic Data in Inclusive Local Planning Processes

Interview With President of NALAS & Mayor of Ludbreg Dubravko Bilic

Governing Cities in An Age of Polycrisis: Insights from Mayors

On Ilhan Tekeli’s Book On Everyday Life, Quality of Life, and Locality

Manguel’s Journey In Türkiye: In the Footsteps of Tanpinar

Half Century in the Union: An Oral History Collection

İNŞA: Is it Possible to Create A Climate-Neutral City on the Shore of All Possibilities?

50 Years in the ‘Union’: Marmara Municipalities Union Institutional and Oral History

Report Review: Emerging Trends in Real Estate