Sulukule
Sulukule | |
|---|---|
Quarter | |
UTC+3 (TRT ) | |
| Postal code | 34091, 34093, 34097 |
| Area code | 0212 |
Sulukule (literally: "Water tower") is a historic quarter in the
Sulukule was notable for its entertainment houses, where the Romani performed music and dance to the visitors from in and outside Istanbul. The closure of these entertainment houses in 1992 precipitated serious socio-economic decline in the area.
Redevelopment and gentrification
In 2005, the ruling AKP authorities in the Fatih and Greater Istanbul municipalities announced plans to redevelop Sulukule, demolishing most buildings and replacing them with far more expensive housing that was unaffordable to many who had previously lived there. Despite protests and objections, in 2008 the local government started compulsory purchase orders and forced evictions.[2] It’s claimed that these evictions disproportionately affected Romani residents.[3][2]
The redevelopment has since been used as a case study in "planned gentrification".[4]
Notable people
- Sema Yildiz renowned Belly Dancer, Romani Dancer, Actress and Dance Teacher.
Gallery
See also
References
- ^ "İSTANBUL ÇİNGENELERİ" (in Turkish).
- ^ ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
- ^ "Turkey's Roma demand equality". Ahval. Retrieved 2020-03-15.
- ISSN 1877-0428.
- Mimarizm.com. Brief History of Sulukule. 2008. (in Turkish)
- Dünden Bugüne İstanbul Ansiklopedisi (in Turkish). Kültür Bakanlığı, Türkiye Ekonomik ve Toplumsal Tarih Vakfı. 1993. pp. 70–71. Retrieved 2009-08-07.
- Porter, Libby (2009). Whose Urban Renaissance?. ISBN 978-0-415-45682-1. Retrieved 2009-08-07.