Urban decline and low demand housing case study: Damlacık (Izmir) District

Abstract

"Low demand housing" has become an often used term in the urban literature since the beginning of the 2000's. The aim of this thesis is to explain low demand housing concept, to determine its features and its causes. Another aim of this thesis is to research about .tackling low demand housing. to figure out solution methods for low demand housing areas to improve its physical and social condition. Kemeraltı-Damlacık district, which is not demanded by the people in spite of its central location, is chosen as the case study area. Physical and social survey has been made in Damlacık to reveal the present conditions of the area. Physical, socio-economic problems and potentials of Damlacık district have been determined. Suggestions have been submitted, to improve physical and social condition of Damlacık district.