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- Building and Urban Design in Development
- london, United Kingdom
- We are 9 graduate students studying at the University College London Development Planning Unit hoping to graduate with a MSc in Building and Urban Design in Development. The purpose of this field trip is to explore design solutions for the development of the Romani neighbourhood of Sulukule in Istanbul. The Sulukule people are well known throughout Turkey and internationally for their lively dance and music. Sulukule is located near the Ancient Wall (UNESCO world heritage site). They settled there 1000 years ago- against the wall. In the past, the community ran a series of entertainment houses which served as the main source of income. In 1991 the entertainment houses were shut down and since, the economic condtions of the community have worsened. In 2005, the local authorities began to consider the redevelopment potential of Sulukule. They have proposed to demolish the existing settlement and renovate the area for a new function. Like most redevelopment schemes, the marginalized are usually pushed out due to market forces-even if they have lived there for 1000 years?!
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