The rapid urbanization of the 21st century has enabled themes of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity to be incorporated into new urban design strategies. In this thesis, the applicability of these concepts and the X-Minute City, City of Proximity and Gender Inclusive Urban Planning strategies, mostly designed for developed European cities, is assessed in the Istanbul Gülsuyu neighborhood, characterized by a strong social, political, cultural, and religious structure. The Gülsuyu neighborhood, as a case study, is characterized by features such as low economic status, low literacy rates, especially of female urbanites, strong social ties based on established cultural norms, family structures, and gender roles. Through the analysis of socio-cultural dynamics, security concerns, and urban design problems in the Gülsuyu, this study investigates the movement of vulnerable groups in urban space, the obstacles to their daily life practices and participation in urban life. Methodologically, proximity-time-based accessibility and gender dynamics in the neighborhood were investigated using a mixed-method approach that included on-site observation, stakeholder interviews, spatial analysis, and literature review. The findings emphasize the necessity of creating urban spaces that are inclusive, accessible, equitable, and responsive to gender dynamics. Drawing on gender-inclusive and proximity-based planning, the study redesigns the neighborhood with interventions that will increase access to basic services in access areas within 5- and 10-minute walking distance. This research shows that urban interventions also affect gender equality. Finally, this thesis contributes to ongoing debates about gender-inclusive urbanism and guides policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders on how to create more equitable and accessible neighborhoods that prioritize the needs and experiences of all urbanites, especially those disadvantaged by gender inequality. The final proposal presents experiments in sections of the neighborhood to create more equitable and vibrant urban spaces in Gülsuyu by reusing disused buildings, implementing new urbanism strategies, and promoting social inclusion.
La rapida urbanizzazione del 21° secolo ha indotto a incorporare i temi della sostenibilità, dell’accessibilità e dell’inclusività nelle nuove strategie di progettazione urbana. In questa tesi, l'applicabilità di questi concetti e delle strategie X-Minute City, City of Proximity e Gender Inclusive Urban Planning, progettate principalmente per le città europee sviluppate, viene valutata nel quartiere Gülsuyu di Istanbul, caratterizzato da una forte fragilità sociale, e da un contesto politico, culturale e religioso molto complesso. Il quartiere di Gülsuyu è caratterizzato da tratti quali basso status economico, bassi tassi di alfabetizzazione, soprattutto delle donne, forti legami sociali basati su norme culturali consolidate, strutture familiari e ruoli di genere. Attraverso l’analisi delle dinamiche socio-culturali, delle preoccupazioni sulla sicurezza e dei problemi di progettazione urbana nel quartiere di Gülsuyu, questo studio indaga il movimento dei gruppi vulnerabili nello spazio urbano, gli ostacoli alle loro pratiche di vita quotidiana e alla partecipazione alla vita urbana. Metodologicamente, l’accessibilità basata sul tempo di prossimità e le dinamiche di genere nel quartiere sono state studiate utilizzando un approccio misto che include osservazione diretta, interviste ai soggetti interessati, analisi spaziale e revisione della letteratura. I risultati sottolineano la necessità di creare spazi urbani che siano inclusivi, accessibili, equi e rispondenti alle dinamiche di genere. Basandosi su una pianificazione inclusiva di genere e basata sulla prossimità, lo studio ridisegna il quartiere con interventi che aumenteranno l’accesso ai servizi di base nelle aree di accesso entro 5 e 10 minuti a piedi. Questa ricerca mostra che gli interventi urbani influiscono anche sull’uguaglianza di genere. Infine, questa tesi contribuisce al dibattito in corso sull’urbanistica inclusiva di genere e guida i politici, i pianificatori urbani e le parti interessate della comunità su come creare quartieri più equi e accessibili che diano priorità ai bisogni e alle esperienze di tutti gli abitanti delle città, in particolare quelli svantaggiati dalla disuguaglianza di genere. La proposta finale presenta esperimenti in sezioni del quartiere per creare spazi urbani più equi e vivaci a Gülsuyu, riutilizzando edifici in disuso, implementando nuove strategie urbanistiche e promuovendo l’inclusione sociale.
Atlas of the X-minute City: Istanbul, Gülsuyu - re-examining the X-minute City concept from a gender-inclusive urban planning approach: the case of Istanbul, Gülsuyu
Kalaycioglu, Ece
2023/2024
Abstract
The rapid urbanization of the 21st century has enabled themes of sustainability, accessibility, and inclusivity to be incorporated into new urban design strategies. In this thesis, the applicability of these concepts and the X-Minute City, City of Proximity and Gender Inclusive Urban Planning strategies, mostly designed for developed European cities, is assessed in the Istanbul Gülsuyu neighborhood, characterized by a strong social, political, cultural, and religious structure. The Gülsuyu neighborhood, as a case study, is characterized by features such as low economic status, low literacy rates, especially of female urbanites, strong social ties based on established cultural norms, family structures, and gender roles. Through the analysis of socio-cultural dynamics, security concerns, and urban design problems in the Gülsuyu, this study investigates the movement of vulnerable groups in urban space, the obstacles to their daily life practices and participation in urban life. Methodologically, proximity-time-based accessibility and gender dynamics in the neighborhood were investigated using a mixed-method approach that included on-site observation, stakeholder interviews, spatial analysis, and literature review. The findings emphasize the necessity of creating urban spaces that are inclusive, accessible, equitable, and responsive to gender dynamics. Drawing on gender-inclusive and proximity-based planning, the study redesigns the neighborhood with interventions that will increase access to basic services in access areas within 5- and 10-minute walking distance. This research shows that urban interventions also affect gender equality. Finally, this thesis contributes to ongoing debates about gender-inclusive urbanism and guides policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders on how to create more equitable and accessible neighborhoods that prioritize the needs and experiences of all urbanites, especially those disadvantaged by gender inequality. The final proposal presents experiments in sections of the neighborhood to create more equitable and vibrant urban spaces in Gülsuyu by reusing disused buildings, implementing new urbanism strategies, and promoting social inclusion.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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