The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)

This article explores the urban regeneration project of an old, decaying district called Bardo, located in the city center of Constantine, Algeria, examining its impact on the physical transformation of the district and its image, as well as the reactions of the local population. The study focuses o...

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Main Authors: Guerdouh Amal, Naceur Farida
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Language:English
Published: University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Novi Sad 2024-01-01
Series:Zbornik radova Departmana za geografiju, turizam i hotelijerstvo
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Online Access:https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-0133/2024/1452-01332463132G.pdf
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description This article explores the urban regeneration project of an old, decaying district called Bardo, located in the city center of Constantine, Algeria, examining its impact on the physical transformation of the district and its image, as well as the reactions of the local population. The study focuses on the conversion of a former shantytown into an urban park, the beautification of the riverside area, and the resulting changes in the neighborhood's perception. The research utilizes a qualitative methodology, including interviews with stakeholders and analysis of historical and administrative documents. It finds that while the urban park has significantly enhanced the city's landscape and created a new public space, the project's focus on visual appeal has not fully addressed the underlying social and economic challenges faced by residents. The project's success in attracting tourism and investment comes at the expense of neglecting long-term community needs, raising concerns about the sustainability and equity of development. Ultimately, the study argues that urban regeneration projects must adopt a holistic approach that considers the social and economic needs of local communities, going beyond purely aesthetic transformations to create inclusive and equitable urban environments.
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spelling doaj-art-d530f09d991740b89703961ba467c43e2025-01-08T16:51:23ZengUniversity of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, Department of Geography, Tourism and Hotel Management, Novi SadZbornik radova Departmana za geografiju, turizam i hotelijerstvo1452-01332334-70742024-01-01202453-213214510.5937/ZbDght2402132G1452-01332463132GThe impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)Guerdouh Amal0https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0119-7576Naceur Farida1University of Batna, Institute of Architecture and Urbanism, LEVE Laboratory, AlgeriaUniversity of Batna, Institute of Architecture and Urbanism, LAUTr Laboratory, AlgeriaThis article explores the urban regeneration project of an old, decaying district called Bardo, located in the city center of Constantine, Algeria, examining its impact on the physical transformation of the district and its image, as well as the reactions of the local population. The study focuses on the conversion of a former shantytown into an urban park, the beautification of the riverside area, and the resulting changes in the neighborhood's perception. The research utilizes a qualitative methodology, including interviews with stakeholders and analysis of historical and administrative documents. It finds that while the urban park has significantly enhanced the city's landscape and created a new public space, the project's focus on visual appeal has not fully addressed the underlying social and economic challenges faced by residents. The project's success in attracting tourism and investment comes at the expense of neglecting long-term community needs, raising concerns about the sustainability and equity of development. Ultimately, the study argues that urban regeneration projects must adopt a holistic approach that considers the social and economic needs of local communities, going beyond purely aesthetic transformations to create inclusive and equitable urban environments.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/1452-0133/2024/1452-01332463132G.pdfurban regenerationurban wastelandurban requalificationbardoconstantine
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The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)
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urban regeneration
urban wasteland
urban requalification
bardo
constantine
title The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)
title_full The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)
title_fullStr The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)
title_full_unstemmed The impact of urban regeneration on transforming the image of a declining district: The case of the Bardo district in Constantine (Algeria)
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urban wasteland
urban requalification
bardo
constantine
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