Innovative Urban Design Strategies for a Traditional City. The Case of Gjirokastra

Urban regeneration strategies can effectively prevent the shrinkage of traditional settlements and improve their image, even in contexts where population displacement to larger urban centers is prevalent. This study proposes innovative intervention approaches for small towns, aiming to address the challenges posed by population decline and overcrowding in megacities. By analyzing successful case studies from both similar and differing contexts, the research highlights context-independent strategies that can be applied universally. The findings suggest that strategic urban interventions hold significant potential for revitalizing shrinking cities, offering a viable solution to the global trend of urbanization and its associated issues.

Kumaraku, L. (2021). Innovative Urban Design Strategies for a Traditional City. The Case of Gjirokastra. The Scientific Journal of the Observatory of Mediterranean Basin, 7(Issue 7). https://doi.org/10.37199/o41007116