The Effects of Urban Regeneration on the City: The Case of Zagnos Valley of Trabzon Province

Authors : Yaşar Selçuk Erbaş

Pages : 78-84

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Publication Date : 2020-12-15

Article Type : Research

Abstract :In recent years, urban regeneration has become a topic discussed in almost all countries worldwide. Cities exposed to constant change can be compared to evolving living organisms. However, rapid population growth, migration, natural disasters and unplanned construction in cities require external intervention. The process of urban regeneration is in theory one of these needed interventions and should be put into practice in Turkey. Urban regeneration is an approach which seeks to ensure the reconstruction of cities in line with modern urban planning and principles. Urban renewal applications are increasing rapidly in almost every province in Turkey. Each urban regeneration project can have a large or small effect on the city. Trabzon has attracted attention as a city where urban regeneration has been applied intensively in recent years and selected as the pilot subject of this study. In this study, the urban regeneration projects of Zagnos Valley (28 ha), Tabakhane (17.2 ha), Ortahisar (19 ha), Narlıbahce (22 ha), Ayasofya (2.13 ha) and Comlekci- 1st and 2nd Phases (2.26 ha) cover a total area of 90.59 ha was evaluated. Within the scope of the project, the urban regeneration of Zagnos Valley was examined. According to the findings, the urban regeneration projects in Trabzon revealed that spatial components are important for urban identity and it was determined that urban regeneration projects within the city should continue.
Keywords : Urban Regeneration, City, Trabzon, Zagnos Valley