DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RESTORATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGE

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An Approach for the Conservation of Izmir Historical Port City Area from Natural and Human-Caused Threats 

Project No 
Supported by
AÜDP
Project DirectorProf.Dr. Nurhan Ecemiş Engineering Faculty / Civil Engineering Department / Geotechnic
  
Researcher

Prof.Dr.Alper Baba / Civil Engineering Department / International Water Resources
Prof.Dr.Mine Turan / Conservation and Restoration of Cultural Heritage / Architectural Restoration
Prof.Dr.Şebnem Elçi / Civil Engineering Department / Hydraulic, Water Resources
Prof.Dr.Engin Aktaş / Civil Engineering Department / Structure
Doç.Dr.Bergüzar Özbahçeci / Civil Engineering Department / Coastal Port Structures
Doç.Dr.Deniz Gerçek Kurt / City and Regional Planning
Dr.Öğr.Üyesi Korhan Deniz Dalgıç / Civil Engineering Department / Structure

  
Project Budget750.000 TL
Project Term24 Months

It aims to identify human-induced risks such as neglect, improper use and inappropriate intervention arising from being a first-degree earthquake zone, caused by the rise in groundwater levels, overflow of seawater and an increase in torrential rains due to climate change in the Historical Port city of Izmir, to manage groundwater, and to rehabilitate historical buildings, courtyards, streets and squares in this context.

Keywords: earthquake, conservation status, urbanization, historical building reinforcement, climate