Abstract
The recent discussion regarding contemporary urban regeneration has underlined its increasing role to revive cities. In the mid-19th century, the process of urban regeneration commenced through upgrading the already built areas, particularly where there is evidence of urban deterioration. This study by using qualitative grounded theory, hypothesized that attaining an effective urban regeneration involves an increasing quality of life and vitality. The study revealed that a successful urban regeneration involves social, environmental and economic aspects which have been neglected in several cases of urban regeneration policies. Moreover, contemporary urban regeneration can rectify the mistakes of past policies and improve the quality of urban spaces to where people want to live. In doing so, the study concludes that to have a successful urban regeneration policy, different dimensions of urban design need to be considered. Furthermore, the current study examines the ways in which urban regeneration is changing the cities and neighborhoods.
Highlights
All concern for social inclusion in place of exclusion, re-establishment of social function in the place of dysfunction, economic revitalization where it was lost; the restoration of quality and ecological balance in the environment refer to urban regeneration
The current study examines the ways in which urban regeneration is changing the cities and neighborhoods
Bearing in mind that people and place are two main concerns within the social dimensions / urban design framework, vitality is considered as a common objective of urban regeneration
Summary
All concern for social inclusion in place of exclusion, re-establishment of social function in the place of dysfunction, economic revitalization where it was lost; the restoration of quality and ecological balance in the environment refer to urban regeneration. According to Smith [24] and Roberts [18], urban regeneration is a comprehensive and integrated approach which seeks to bring about a lasting improvement in the physical, economic, social and environmental conditions of an area that has been subject to change. They highlighted very salient features of urban regeneration with social, economic, and environmental imperatives. Within this context, Lichfield [14] provided further insights and offered an improved understanding of declining processes that requires regeneration and awareness of the know-how involved. It will further assist urban designers in the process of decision-making become involved with developing a comprehensive knowledge of how to design vital urban spaces
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