Modernization and regionalism: Approaches for sustainable revival of local urban identity

Aly, Sherine Shafik

doi:10.1016/j.proeng.2011.11.2044

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“…In this point, it can be said that urban identity is an historical process which is formed by the different overlapping cultural layers and can be formed and change in the course of time (Tekeli, 1990). Therefore, the urban environment has to be considered from a historical perspective to understand the important periods regarding the settlement, not only by understanding historically significant buildings, but rather through the evolution of the local urban context, with respect to human activity, built form, and nature (Aly, 2011). Therefore, to understand the identity of an environment, we should know the complex interaction of natural, social and built elements.…”

Section: Local Identity and Its Componentsmentioning

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Determining a Strategy for Sustainable Development of Local Identity: Case of Birgi (İzmir/Turkey)

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Today, it is difficult to retain and strengthen local character in the globalizing world. Showing the advantages of small towns and to strengthen their identities with focusing on 'small realities in a globalizing world'' by increasing the value of local differences is an important subject in the global atmosphere. From this point, taking the advantage of Birgi's (Izmir/Turkey) having strong natural, man-made and cultural identity, this study aims to find out the most appropriate planning strategy for the sustainability of Birgi's (İzmir-Turkey) local character and identity which was selected as a case study. This study made some on-site observations for establishing the existing local identity potentials of Birgi. After these observations, within the scope of the study, first of all, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT factors) of the settlement were identified. Additionally, to determine the most appropriate planning strategy, a numerical SWOT analysis called A'WOT analysis which is the combination of Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) and SWOT analysis was used. Then, identified SWOT factors prioritized by an expert group (35 person) using A'WOT analysis. After finding general and local priority values of SWOT factors, four planning strategies were displayed by using TOWS matrix. Then, the most appropriate strategy among these planning strategies was chosen

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Section: Local Identity and Its Componentsmentioning

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“…Within the context of the Arab world, in her paper about the crises of identity in the contemporary Arab city, Sherine Aly [25] defines the term "identity" as "the foundation to place attachments and sense of belonging, it is a reflection of people's traditions, culture, aspirations, needs, and their future" [25]. Within her definition of identity, she states that it is a prerequisite to achieving place attachment.…”

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“…It is a quality that brings a sense of belonging and attachment; it connects people together. It is a dominant quality that overcomes the economic deficiency and physical decline of places [25]. Identity cannot be found, nor can it be fabricated; rather, it is an authentic process that links us to previous civilizations and nations through culture, beliefs, and traditions [28].…”

Section: Urban Identity In the Relevant Context: Definition Of Termsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…It expresses their relevance to each other and the coming generation's (sameness: continuity) and on the other hand their uniqueness and distinctiveness from others. Although the urban space is usually understood and read through its material environment rather than the sensual, it is however the sensual environment which enables us to build memories and emotions, and create bonds with places [25].…”

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“…For that reason, in trying to understand and define the urban identity of a place from a historical perspective it is essential to understand all the factors that have led to its formation, including the three components mentioned earlier, and not only the historically significant buildings in that place [20,25].…”

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The change of the Arabian Gulf cities due to the sudden development in wealth after the unearthing of oil has been a subject of curiosity and concern for many years. This paper is based on a completed master's study which investigated the effects of the discovery of oil on the urban identity of Bahrain, by examining the relationship between the old and the new in the urban fabric. The thrust of the study further focused on exploring the role of two governmental institutions, the Ministry of Culture and the University of Bahrain, in stimulating this change. Using a qualitative research approach, the study employed a number of different sources of data. The first group, including archival resources, journal and newspaper articles, in addition to the diaries and writings of Englishmen, especially those of the British advisor Sir Charles Belgrave, aimed at investigating the change in the urban fabric of Bahrain since the discovery of oil. The second group, including questionnaires and interviews, aimed at examining the consequences of this change in the work of the two governmental institutions today. The study provides a description of the change in the urban identity of Bahrain, and an understanding of how the effects of this change in shaping the lifestyle and ideologies of people living on the islands today. Some limitations in the practices of the two institutions are highlighted, and recommendations for both the Ministry of Culture and the University of Bahrain are proposed.

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Modernization and regionalism: Approaches for sustainable revival of local urban identity

Cited by 18 publications

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Determining a Strategy for Sustainable Development of Local Identity: Case of Birgi (İzmir/Turkey)

Determining a Strategy for Sustainable Development of Local Identity: Case of Birgi (İzmir/Turkey)

An urban healing agenda for reform in Bahrain: where the dweller falls into the urban gap and the sailing boat hits the skyscraper

Identity-based design: An approach to sustainable architecture in Indonesia

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