Natural Disaster-prone Historic Metropolitan Environment

This session addresses approaches for urban planning, historic preservation, and post-disaster reconstruction in naturel disaster-prone historic urban regions, specifically focusing on Istanbul's Historic Peninsula. It underscores the role of the metropolis and the significance of incorporating community involvement, cultural memory, and intangible heritage into recovery initiatives, advocating for a people-centric approach to resilience and sustainable reconstruction. International case studies and expert analyses will guide the formulation of inclusive policies for navigating intricate, multi-faceted urban recovery under earthquake and climate-related challenges.