Istanbul Through The Eyes Of The Old

Workshop Title

Urban Transformation in Istanbul through the Eyes of Witnesses

Objective

To reveal the effects of urban transformation on Istanbulites by addressing urban transformation in the context of the last 100 years of Istanbul’s history with its historical, cultural, social and economic aspects, to reveal the effects of the city’s transformation on Istanbulites, and to present a framework of measures that can be taken to prevent environmental, cultural and social traumas based on lived experiences with representatives of established families who have lived in Istanbul for several generations, who think about Istanbul, and who add value to Istanbul through their writings and productions. The change of the city passes before the old families like a film strip. In this context, we will examine how the changes and innovations in Istanbul’s urban life create a perception in the eyes of the old families and the radical changes in the city in terms of urban, environmental, sociological and traditional.

Goals

To record the last 100 years of Istanbul’s history through the testimonies of people who live in Istanbul and create value for Istanbul,

To show what kind of social and cultural effects the transformation of the city has on the city dwellers who witness this transformation,

To propose a perspective on the issues to be considered in Istanbul and other historical cities for urban studies in line with the suggestions of former Istanbulites in order to preserve the texture and memory of the city,

Present the results of the interviews as a report to the public, academia, and relevant institutions.

Significance and Rationale

Planning and architectural practices in local government activities ignore the cultural, social, and historical integrity of the city and treat the city as a physical space divided into buildings and functions.

In particular, the feelings of families who have lived in the same city for several generations in the face of such a rapid transformation of the city, and what they will tell in this context, will make it

In this regard, it is important to record the lived experiences and the experiences of former city dwellers who have witnessed urban transformation.

Target Audience

The workshop interviews will be recorded and published as a book. In this way, it will be a resource that can be used by academics, writers, and cultural workers who think about the city, as well as anyone who is in a position to make and implement decisions about the city.

Methods

As part of the workshop, face-to-face interviews will be conducted with 20 people who meet the qualifications listed in the purpose section, and these interviews will be recorded in audio and written form. They will then be edited and turned into a book.

Implementation Steps

The workshop will consist of the following phases.

• Identification of names to be interviewed,
• Conducting interviews,
• Deciphering,
• Preparation for publication,
• Publishing the work as a book.
• Participants

The qualifications and job descriptions of the people who will participate in the workshop are as follows;

Consultant (1 person): A consultant who is an expert in urban culture and history will work to identify the people to be interviewed, determine the topics to be discussed with the interviewees and the questions to be asked, and provide guidance as needed to ensure that the workshop is conducted in accordance with its goals and objectives.

General Coordinator: The person who will be responsible for the execution and coordination of the project.

Assistant: Reports to the General Coordinator and is responsible for scheduling appointments, organizing meetings, and archiving data and records during the workshop.

Editor: She/he will be responsible for conducting interviews with people interviewed in the workshop, editing and preparing for publication.

Transcription: The recordings of the interviews will be transcribed by a professional.

Proofreader: A proofreader checks and corrects the text in preparation for publication.

Graphic Designer: The graphic design and preparation of the book for printing will be the responsibility of the graphic designer.

Time/Timetable

WORK ITEM                                                                                                                    DURATION

Making appointments and determining the dates of the interview                                         2 Weeks

Conducting interviews (20 people) Transcription                                                                   6 Weeks

Graphic design and printing                                                                                                     2 Weeks

TOTAL                                                                                                                                10 Weeks (2.5 Months)

All processes, names to be interviewed, interview dates, interview reports and preparation stages for publication will be shared instantly with Esenler Prof. Sadettin Okten City Thinking Center.

Dissemination of Workshop Results

The results of the workshop will be disseminated through presentations and a book publication.