Revitalising semi-rural historic commercial areas: Pedestrian-friendly and ecological principles in the Ürgüp Bazaar District, Turkey
| dc.authorid | https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0547-7874 | |
| dc.contributor.author | Leila Akbarishahabi | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-01-29T07:46:41Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-01-29T07:46:41Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 12/09/2025 | |
| dc.department | Kapadokya Üniversitesi, Mimarlık, Tasarım ve Güzel Sanatlar Fakültesi, | |
| dc.description.abstract | Historic commercial districts are vital components of urban identity and cultural continuity. Yet, many, including the Ürgüp Bazaar District, have experienced physical deterioration, spatial irregularity, and a loss of urban vibrancy. To address these challenges, this study aims to develop a comprehensive Urban Design Guide for Ürgüp Bazaar District, grounded in pedestrian-friendly and ecological principles. A mixed-methods approach is adopted, combining literature review, field observations, PESTEL analysis, and a user survey involving 432 participants. Drawing from international revitalisation and transformation projects with similar historical and commercial characteristics, the study formulates context-specific strategies that prioritise walkability and green infrastructure. Observations indicate that narrow, obstructed sidewalks, building façade inconsistencies, and vehicle dominance severely limit public space quality. The PESTEL analysis emphasises political conservation restrictions, environmental vulnerabilities, and technological inadequacies, while the surveys highlight user dissatisfaction with functional organisation and a strong demand for ecological and pedestrian-oriented improvements. The findings reveal critical deficiencies such as traffic congestion, lack of green spaces, poor pedestrian infrastructure, insufficient public amenities, and weak integration of sociocultural activities, in line with the findings obtained and the strategies formulated within the scope of similar projects. An Urban Design Guide is developed for the Ürgüp Bazaar District, and aims to restore the historical and environmental values of the Ürgüp Bazaar District and support sustainable urban living. The study endeavours to contribute to academic discussions, by proposing an integrated, evidence-based framework for the revitalisation of small historic commercial areas, particularly in semi-rural urban contexts. | |
| dc.identifier.doi | https://doi.org/10.38140/trp.v87i.9354 | |
| dc.identifier.scopusquality | Q2 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://journals.ufs.ac.za/index.php/trp/article/view/9354 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12695/3981 | |
| dc.identifier.volume | 87 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | |
| dc.publisher | University of the Free State | |
| dc.relation.ispartof | Town and Regional Planning | |
| dc.relation.publicationcategory | Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı | |
| dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess | |
| dc.title | Revitalising semi-rural historic commercial areas: Pedestrian-friendly and ecological principles in the Ürgüp Bazaar District, Turkey | |
| dc.type | Article |
