Satisfaction research in urban transformation projects: The case of Üsküdar Çamlıca Mosque neighborhood urban transformation project

Abstract

Urban areas are living and evolving areas. The urbanization process, which begins with migration from rural areas to urban areas, turns the urban area into a collapsed area as it becomes unable to meet the needs of the local people. The physical and social revitalization of these areas, which have become dilapidated, is only possible with an intervention. This intervention is urban transformation. The main purpose of urban transformation applications is; It is the reintegration of living spaces within the city, which are isolated from the city, with the city. This integration should not only be physical and economic but also social and cultural. In this article, the concept of urban transformation, the urbanization process in our country, urban transformation methods are explained, the Üsküdar Çamlıca Urban Transformation Project is examined, and the problems encountered and whether the project has achieved its purpose in terms of citizens are evaluated through surveys. The zoning, lottery and rent problems encountered have been resolved, especially with the contribution of Üsküdar Municipality. A 6-question survey was applied to 120 people. Questions about satisfaction have options ranging from 1 point to 10 points. When the score corresponding to the answers given was calculated and the total average was taken, it was observed that a satisfaction rate of 77% was achieved. This transformation application, which is carried out with the on-site transformation method and revitalization method, affects the local people; It has provided healthy, reliable, earthquake-resistant residences that fit the silhouette of Üsküdar without moving away from living spaces. When these problems were resolved, it was seen that the method applied for this project with a high satisfaction rate was correct.