Urban waterfront regeneration started in the 1960s in the US, spread widely during the 1970s and 1980s throughout North America; in the following decades, it became a key factor in inner city redevelopment in Europe (Jauhiainen 1995). It reflects efforts in various cities around the world to transform the de-industrialized, derelict urban spaces of late-twentieth-century capitalism in such a way that these respond to the newly rising demands of the global economy and, thus, once again emerge as attractive sites for different groups (Merrifield 1993, Feldman 2000). In physical terms, urban waterfront regeneration often involves a transition from former centers of industrial production, with warehouses and manufacturing establishments, to places with promenades, shopping complexes, luxurious residences, gentrified neighborhoods, office towers, and the like.
In this respect, urban waterfront regeneration can be situated within the broader theoretical framework that focuses on multiple processes of globalization and its impact on the urban space. More specifically, this phenomenon can be examined within a context of growing intercity competition, of intense efforts to market cities and push them up in the global urban hierarchy. Hence, the very same analytical lenses used for the examination of efforts to host mega-events (e.g. Gotham 2002, Carmichael 2002, Owen 2002), promote urban tourism (e.g. Mullins 1991, Whitson and Macintosh 1996, Law 2002), or create various urban imaging strategies (Chang 1999, Waitt 1999) and the like can be employed to elucidate the case of urban waterfront regeneration as well. What makes the latter special and also perhaps explains the reason why a large segment of the relevant literature focuses on this subject has to do with the fact that, first, due to previous port-related and industrial activity, the process of de-industrialization often has its most visible impact in these areas (Marshall 2001); and, second, due to their proximity to water and often also to historic city centers, these locations are especially suitable to satisfy the newly rising demands of global capital and its managerial elite.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Chapter One
- Macro-Level Theory: Global Restructuring and the Urban Space
- Macro-level Theory: The Politics of Urban Regeneration
- The Literature's Evolution over Time
- The Politics of Urban Regeneration
- The Politics of Urban Regeneration: Diverse Settings, Diverse Actors
- Chapter Two
- Urban Regeneration in the Advanced Industrialized Countries
- Public-private Partnerships and Flagship Projects
- The Local and the Global In the Conceptualization of Urban Governance
- Chapter Three
- Urban Change in Post-Socialist Cities
- The Socialist Legacy of Urban Development in Eastern Europe
- Socio-Economic Transformations in the Baltic States
- Chapter Four
- Tourism and the Postwar American City
- Urban Decline and the Search for Solutions in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis After 1945
- Chapter Five
- Istanbul in Historical Context
- Diverse Settings, Diverse Actors: The Turkish Context
- Public Sector Actors and Entrepreneurial Activity
- Private Sector Actors and Urban Entrepreneurialism
- Community Involvement in Urban Land Development: Prospects of Democratic Participation
- Chapter Six
- Globalisation and Regeneration Management
- Mapping The Territory
- Scale and Context—Their Relationship to Place and History
- Local Management and Local Administration: Challenge and Conflict
- Local Regeneration Management and Local Governance: the Drive for Partnership and Collaboration
- Regeneration, Globalisation and the idea of the Failed Neighborhood
- Chapter Seven
- The Golden Horn in Transition: from a Space of Industrial Production to a Space of Cultural Consumption?
- Chapter Eight
- The Halic Area: an Analytical Evaluation
- Different Projects, Different Dynamics of Power
- Public Sector Initiatives: Community Involvement Through District Municipalities
- Public Sector Initiatives: The Metropolitan Municipality of Istanbul Between the Local and the Global
- Private Sector Initiatives along the Golden Horn
- The General Picture
- Other Projects in the Haliç Area
- General Conclusions and Comparisons
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This work explores urban regeneration initiatives, particularly those focusing on waterfront redevelopment, examining the multifaceted dynamics of these projects in various global contexts. The research delves into the interplay of local and global forces, analyzing the impact of globalization on urban spaces and the strategies employed to revitalize them.
- The role of global restructuring and urban space transformation
- The political dynamics and actors involved in urban regeneration
- The influence of public-private partnerships and flagship projects
- Urban governance and the interplay of local and global actors
- The impact of urban regeneration on diverse settings, including post-socialist cities and developing nations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The book opens with an introduction that contextualizes urban waterfront regeneration within the broader framework of globalization and its impact on urban spaces. Chapter One delves into the theoretical underpinnings of urban regeneration, exploring the interplay of global forces, political dynamics, and evolving literature on the subject. Chapter Two examines urban regeneration in advanced industrialized countries, focusing on public-private partnerships, flagship projects, and the evolving role of urban governance in the face of globalization. Chapter Three shifts attention to post-socialist cities, exploring the legacy of socialist urban development and the socioeconomic transformations experienced in Eastern Europe, specifically the Baltic States. Chapter Four examines urban decline and the search for solutions in postwar American cities, particularly focusing on Baltimore, Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, and St. Louis. Chapter Five presents a case study of Istanbul, exploring its historical context, the role of public and private sector actors, and the prospects for community involvement in urban land development. Chapter Six dives into the broader theoretical framework of globalization and regeneration management, analyzing the interplay of scale, context, local management, and the challenges of fostering partnerships and collaboration. Chapter Seven delves deeper into the case of Istanbul, focusing on the transition of the Golden Horn from an industrial space to a cultural consumption hub. Chapter Eight presents an analytical evaluation of the Halic Area, examining diverse projects, different dynamics of power, and the role of both public and private sector initiatives. Finally, the book concludes with a comprehensive overview of key findings and comparisons, highlighting the complexities and nuances of urban regeneration in a global context.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on key concepts such as urban regeneration, urban waterfront regeneration, globalization, urban governance, public-private partnerships, flagship projects, urban entrepreneurialism, post-socialist cities, urban decline, tourism, community involvement, democratic participation, and power dynamics. The study draws upon diverse research approaches, including empirical studies and theoretical analyses, to examine the impact of these concepts on diverse urban contexts around the world.
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- Alireza Jafari (Author), Fatemeh Heidari (Author), 2017, Urban Management Studies in the Urban Regeneration Context, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/374641
