The adaptive reuse of cultural heritage has been recognized as a driver of the circular
economy. It stimulates economic growth, boosts its inherent values, and reduces material …

The importance and effectiveness of adaptive reuse as an alternative to the demolition of
cultural heritage is well-studied. However, increasing demand in cities to redevelop larger …

In recent times, despite the importance of historic urban quarters in the sustenance of
ancient cultural heritage, planned modernization of urban areas usually neglects these …

Throughout history, cities have evolved to meet changing needs. A city transforms, as do
living organisms, as their needs and requirements change. Changes to urban waterfronts …

Abstract [eng] The active use of modern technology has affected the relationship between
people and place. The “digital environment” and the “digital community” are becoming an …

This study investigated the main aspects and consequences of urban regeneration in the
context of sustainable development, using the example of the town of Tivat, whose radical …

Urban renewal planning and development are vital for enhancing the living quality of city
residents. However, such improvement activities are often expensive, time-consuming, and …

The adaptive reuse of cultural heritage is a heritage conservation and urban development
strategy that supports circularity in the built environment. A human-centred circular city …

This paper develops the theory of liminality as a guideline for revitalising disused urban
fabrics in historic cities. Since Middle Eastern historic cities exist as a transitional …

The contradictory and inefficient nature of urban public policy in Iranian historic cities has
been subject to long debates in recent years, and has even led to disorganisation in the …