Regeneration, Heritage and Sustainable Communities in Turkey: Challenges, Complexities and Potentials

Historic housing areas have become a concern in urban regeneration, housing renovation, and conservation projects. Regeneration, Heritage, and Sustainable Communities in Turkey integrates the interplay between regeneration, community needs, and sustainability in the context of Istanbul, providing new possibilities and creative opportunities to deal with uncertainties and complexities. Finding the balance between local communities' needs and built environment conservation will lead to more equitable and sustainable solutions.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 21 January 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Over the past three decades, historic housing areas have emerged as a significant focus in urban regeneration, housing renovation, and conservation projects. Since the late 1990s, the notion of community, sustainability, and sustainable community has gained increasing prominence in the urban regeneration debate.

Regeneration, Heritage, and Sustainable Communities in Turkey contributes to this ongoing discussion by exploring the intricate interplay between regeneration, community needs, and sustainability within the context of Istanbul. In conjunction with relational, multi-scalar, and contingency planning approaches, these vital agents of regeneration offer innovative possibilities and creative opportunities to navigate the uncertainties and complexities of evolving regeneration spaces effectively.

The interdisciplinary text argues that achieving a harmonious balance between the needs, aspirations, and concerns of local communities and the preservation of the built environments is crucial for developing more equitable and sustainable solutions to the challenges faced in Istanbul's historic quarters.

This book offers a comprehensive examination of the various aspects of regeneration, heritage, and sustainable communities in Turkey, providing valuable insights into the complex dynamics and processes shaping these areas. It explores the historical, cultural, and social contexts that contribute to the preservation and transformation of historic neighborhoods, as well as the strategies and approaches employed to promote sustainable development and community well-being.

Through a multidisciplinary lens, the book examines the role of government agencies, private sector stakeholders, community organizations, and residents in the regeneration process. It highlights the importance of inclusive and participatory decision-making processes, the significance of heritage conservation, and the potential for sustainable urban development to enhance the quality of life for both current and future generations.

Regeneration, Heritage, and Sustainable Communities in Turkey serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, urban planners, developers, community leaders, and researchers interested in understanding the complexities of urban regeneration and the role of heritage and sustainability in shaping urban landscapes. It provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the challenges faced by historic housing areas and promoting sustainable and inclusive communities.

Weight: 540g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032474991