Economic and Sociological Dimensions of Urban Transformation Practices in the Leading Cities of the World and in Istanbul

Cities have a crucial role as primary arenas where the impacts of socio-cultural, physical, economic, political, and technical processes occurring in the dynamic global environment become evident. Urban environments have a complex arrangement of contextual layers that contribute to their fundamental configurations via the mechanisms of overlapping, juxtaposition, and sometimes interweaving. Architecture has a pivotal and prominent role in the process of formation. The interaction between these processes is now experiencing rapid transformations and adaptations, which have implications not only for urban areas but also for the everyday practices of individuals, leading to the birth of novel urban environments and spatial behaviors. The intricate interplay between urban settings and architectural structures has a significant impact on the ongoing processes of reconstruction and change. The process of replicating locations within this technique entails the categorization of both temporal and spatial aspects. The phenomena of the accumulation of time and space is of significant importance and warrants a thorough analysis and explanation within the field of urban development studies. The presence of various strata adds to the urban variety, and it is feasible to classify them based on varying levels of significance. The notion of selectively sacrificing less significant layers in order to save more significant ones, as well as the concept of segregating these layers, is frequently examined. This leads us to the examination of the theoretical frameworks around the notions of 'urban palimpsest', 'palimpsest identity', and 'palimpsest in architecture'. Istanbul, now a site of economic, social, and political upheavals, has an inherently complex and diverse character. The topic of urban change has been a significant concern in our nation's discourse for an extended period. In recent years, Istanbul has shown a significant emphasis on this matter, particularly in terms of its significance. The phenomenon of urban change has garnered considerable scholarly interest and has been implemented throughout many areas of Istanbul with the aim of enhancing the city's visual allure. Consequently, this endeavor has had a significant influence on our day-to-day practices and the broader physical environment of the urban area.