The challenges on spatial continuity of urban regeneration projects: The case of fener balat historical district in istanbul

Urban regeneration projects in Istanbul, including those targeting historic districts like Fener and Balat, risk spatial fragmentation, degeneration, disidentification, alienation, and gentrification due to weak governance, socioeconomic disconnection, and inadequate modern conservation principles. The study analyzes the 'District Fener Balat Rehabilitation Program,' initiated post-1996 Habitat II Conference, and examines its challenges based on technical expertise reports from administrative court proceedings and graduate theses supervised by the authors over a decade. Findings highlight the tension between urban regeneration goals and heritage conservation in historic urban environments, emphasizing the need for integrated approaches that balance development with the preservation of unique cultural and urban patterns.

Erbey, D., & Erbas, A. E. (2017). The challenges on spatial continuity of urban regeneration projects: The case of fener balat historical district in istanbul. International Journal of Sustainable Development and Planning, 12(03), 498–507. https://doi.org/10.2495/sdp-v12-n3-498-507