Investigating the role of urban improvement policies in the physical changes and developments

Abstract

 The rapid growth of urbanization has been accompanied by uncontrolled physical expansion and unbalanced population settlement in urban centers. The displacement of population in city centers, the emergence and expansion of the phenomenon of informal settlement mainly on the outskirts of cities, as well as the integration of rural areas located adjacent to metropolises with urban areas have caused serious problems in the spatial, functional and social structure and organization of cities. The central areas of old cities have suffered from stagnation and deterioration due to developments and the neglect of urban management. Many of these areas have become destinations for immigrants and low-income tenants with the departure of their owners and residents. Neglecting these areas and destroying them will destroy capital whose value has been increasing for years, and this is not compatible with any of the principles of sustainable development. On the other hand, these areas have now become natural capital specific to this land. Therefore, they create an opportunity that, if given serious attention and necessary investments are made in them, will become an opportunity for business and sustainable profitability. The role of urban improvement policies in revitalizing the city of Illinois, which is one of the historical and ancient contexts in the Illinois province, is important by preserving its authenticity and introduces it as a historical example in our country. In preserving and maintaining historical monuments and old city contexts, which are considered cultural wealth, a discussion on values ​​comes up. In this study, while analyzing the existing conditions of the historical city of Illinois, suggestions and solutions for improvement and revitalization have been presented based on the theory of intervention and improvement policies.