Socioeconomic Effects of Urban Transformation: The Case of Diyarbakır

Authors : Muhammed Aydın

Pages : 30-50

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Publication Date : 2025-04-17

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Cities experience changes over time due to various dynamics such as population growth, infrastructure deficiencies, spatial disorganization and economic transformations. This process leads to the physical, economic and social deterioration of urban areas, making planned interventions necessary. Urban transformation projects are comprehensive intervention processes aimed at renewing the physical structures of cities, improving the quality of life, ensuring economic sustainability and maintaining social balance. Like many cities in Türkiye, urban transformation projects are being implemented in Diyarbakır, particularly in areas of historical and economic significance. These urban projects in the Sur and Bağlar districts have significantly changed not only the physical structures but also the social and economic fabric of the region. This study evaluates the socio-economic impacts of these projects and the outcomes of the urban transformation process in the area. The existing literature on the topic is reviewed using a systematic review method, synthesizing data from various sources and interpreting the findings in a logical manner. Additionally the effects of urban transformation projects on urban planning, public reactions to the transformation process, and changing living conditions are explored using document analysis. These methods provide a comprehensive evaluation of the multi-dimensional impacts of the urban transformation process in Diyarbakır.
Keywords : Kent, Diyarbakır, Planlama, Toplumsal Sorunlar, Kentsel Dönüşüm.