Abstract
Through two projects “Revitalization of Kars Historic Center” (2005) and “Strategies for Sustainable Development” (2006-2008) I2UD provided technical assistance and institutional capacity-building to Kars Municipality, Turkey. The Center for Urban Development Studies (CUDS) began the Kars collaboration in 2004, and I2UD brought it to completion in 2008.
A 2005 Municipal Law devolved city planning responsibilities to individual local municipalities, decentralizing urban planning and management in Turkey. I2UD fostered a dialogue among stakeholders, including civil society and low-income dwellers, toward the collective revitalization of the historic Ottoman core of the city of Kars, to strengthen its ability to plan and manage sustainable development.
Documents include an Executive Summary for the “Revitalization of Kars Historic Center” (2005) report, followed by project documentation: A Mission Report, Interim Report, and a Final report. Additionally, see “Revitalization” Volume 2 (Annexes). Supporting documents include a “Press Release by Dr. Mona Serageldin” and a “Kars Social Survey” (Mustafa Gönen and Elda Solloso, June 2005).
The “Strategies for Sustainable Development” (2006-2008) project includes an Interim Report, two Progress reports and a Final Narrative Report. Supporting documents include a “Strategic Plan Exercise”, and a “Household Composition Survey Interview Template” for Kars, Turkey.
Excerpt
[Excerpt: Executive Summary, page 1]:
“The Center for Urban Development Studies at Harvard University undertook this project to assist the municipality of Kars in developing revitalization strategies and action plans to initiate the regeneration of its historic center. These strategies focus on valorizing cultural heritage, social inclusion, and economic impact, and aim to incorporate the perspectives of stakeholders with an interest in the historic center. Our work took place over six months and included site visits; meetings with the Governor, the Mayor, senior officials, and NGO representatives; community meetings; and a social survey.”
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| Project Year: | 2004-2008 |
| Project Type: | Development Strategy |
| Geographic Regions: | Kars, Turkey |
| Reports: | — Supporting Documents: — Supporting Documents: |
| Authors: | Samir Abdulac; Berhan Ipek; Ali Kural; Christa Lee-Chuvala; Mona Serageldin; |
| Sponsors: | Christensen Fund |
| Categories: | Urban Planning |
| ID: | 2004_11_001 |
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