Introduction Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, presents diverse urban environments shaped by rapid growth, migration, and socioeconomic change. Understanding neighborhood-level conditions is essential for equitable urban policy. This paper focuses on Yatağan (here treated as a mid-density residential neighborhood) to explore how infrastructural access, labor markets, and housing conditions influence resident well‑being.
Introduction Istanbul, Turkey’s largest city, presents diverse urban environments shaped by rapid growth, migration, and socioeconomic change. Understanding neighborhood-level conditions is essential for equitable urban policy. This paper focuses on Yatağan (here treated as a mid-density residential neighborhood) to explore how infrastructural access, labor markets, and housing conditions influence resident well‑being.