The Challenges on Spatial Continuity of Urban Regeneration Projects: the Case of Fener Balat Historical District in Istanbul

Urban regeneration projects in Istanbul, particularly those targeting historical districts like Fener Balat, face significant challenges that risk spatial fragmentation and the loss of cultural identity. The study highlights weak governance, disconnection from socioeconomic contexts, and a lack of modern conservation principles as key obstacles to maintaining spatial continuity. These factors contribute to risks such as degeneration, disidentification, alienation, and gentrification in the district. The analysis is based on technical expertise reports from administrative court proceedings and graduate thesis research conducted over the past decade.

ERBEY, D., & ERBAS, A. E. (2016). THE CHALLENGES ON SPATIAL CONTINUITY OF URBAN REGENERATION PROJECTS: THE CASE OF FENER BALAT HISTORICAL DISTRICT IN ISTANBUL. Urban Regeneration and Sustainability, 142–151. https://doi.org/10.2495/sdp-v12-n3-498-507/015