Port Heritage, Planning Challenges and the Role of GIS Tools in Multi Layered Cities

Urban regeneration projects in Istanbul's historic port areas, driven by neoliberal policies, have disrupted the spatial continuity of underground cultural heritage. This study highlights that conservation plans for multi-layered cities like Istanbul must integrate an underground cultural inventory from a historic landscape perspective to preserve port heritage. Focusing on Yenikapı, the research employs GIS tools to overlay archaeological surveys, geological data, and historical maps, demonstrating the significance of the Port of Theodosius—a key grain trade hub in the Byzantine era—dating back to the Neolithic period. By applying the concept of historic urban landscape, the study advocates for a conservation approach that accounts for Istanbul's complex, stratified urban formation.

Erbas, A. E., & Emre, B. (2021). Port Heritage, Planning Challenges and the Role of GIS Tools in Multi Layered Cities. SPOOL, Vol. 8 No. 1: Narratives #1. https://doi.org/10.7480/SPOOL.2021.1.5904