A key framework for urban regeneration process and Konya experience

Abstract

Different urban regeneration processes have been designed to solve urban deterioration problems. Although the urban regeneration projects implemented by public sector in general constitute a majority, it is accepted that a more successful process can be experienced with the association of public and private sector in order to ensure the sustainability of urban regeneration efforts. The common of world examples are the efforts to make the urban areas renew, revitalize and become habitable areas that continue their cultural contexts. This paper was designed to provide a practical tool for urban managers and planners by evaluating different examples of urban regeneration projects' design and implementation. The article consists of two parts. The first section describes the process of urban regeneration through four stages, including scope, planning, financing and implementation. In second part, the urban regeneration process of the historical city center of Konya was discussed by four stages. It has been determined that Konya constitutes its own process in urban transformation experience and there are deficiencies in implementation and financing stages and suggestions are provided for this.