Lecture
Urban Renewal and New Cities
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This lecture explores the importance of urban renewal in addressing underused and distressed areas within cities, as well as the creation of new urban spaces to accommodate growing populations. The instructor discusses strategies for urban regeneration and the development of entirely new cities, highlighting case studies from the US, Malaysia, Mexico, and Russia, along with a focus on slum clearance projects in Istanbul.
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