The Casbah of Algiers’s Transformation Between 1833 and 1859: Expropriation, Concession, and Plot Remodeling

Between 1833 and 1859, the Casbah of Algiers underwent significant transformation due to expropriation regulations and land concessions, marking the beginning of colonial urban development. This study reveals that the remodeling of plots and the opening of new streets were driven by declarations of public utility, leading to an increase in requests for land concessions. These changes had profound impacts on domestic architecture, reshaping the precolonial street network into a more structured, colonial layout. The research employs historical analysis of urban development policies and their consequences, providing insights into the intersection of legal frameworks and architectural evolution during this period.

Hadjilah, A., & Chérif, N. (2019). The Casbah of Algiers’s Transformation Between 1833 and 1859: Expropriation, Concession, and Plot Remodeling. Journal of Urban History, 46(4), 889–907. https://doi.org/10.1177/0096144219835158