Safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage through a tri-sector model: the jewellery quarter in the Old City of Istanbul

A tri-sector regeneration model is proposed to safeguard Istanbul's traditional jewellery craftsmanship and its historic location, the 'jewellery quarter' near the Grand Bazaar. This approach empowers artisans through collaboration with local institutions and a non-governmental organization (e.g., Jewellery Quarter Foundation), fostering social and economic development while mitigating gentrification risks. The model integrates tenant artisans into urban governance, ensuring grassroots-led regeneration. A proposed multipurpose center would serve as a hub for artistic, cultural, educational, and spatial improvement activities, reinforcing the quarter's unique heritage.

Okten, A. N., & Evren, Y. (2013). Safeguarding the intangible cultural heritage through a tri-sector model: the jewellery quarter in the Old City of Istanbul. Journal of Planning, 23(1), 25–44. https://doi.org/10.5505/planlama.2013.03521