Istanbul Vision 2050 Strategy Document: Cultural Heritage and Conservation Approach

Abstract

The Istanbul Vision 2050 Strategy Document is the decision and action plan of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality that aims to develop the city in all areas. Based on the environment and people, the vision is aimed at progress on mainly science and technology and aims to carry traditional values into the future. The Document clearly and distinctly includes the subject of cultural heritage among the main themes centering on Istanbul and Istanbulites. The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality has brought a different understanding to local government planning and included cultural heritage in the priorities; for the first time in Türkiye, the term cultural heritage has been expressed in the essential policies of the Istanbul Municipality. This study includes evaluations of the cultural heritage content, scope, and ways of protection of the Istanbul Vision 2050 Strategy Document by showing the impact of the concept of conservation and cultural heritage in the light of this document. © 2024 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.