The Workshop Report on the Resilience of Cultural Heritage in Urban Crises documents a significant collaborative effort spearheaded by the Istanbul Citizens’ Council Working Group on Urban Culture & Cultural Heritage. This workshop, held with a focus on the Ahi Çelebi Sıbyan School situated in the hinterland of the Historic Peninsula, convened on September 14, 2023, to address pressing issues surrounding the preservation and resilience of this historical site.
At the heart of the workshop’s agenda was the development of a comprehensive framework for enhancing the resilience of the Ahi Çelebi Sıbyan School, both structurally and functionally, while safeguarding its significance within urban memory. Participants, comprising representatives from civil society organizations, civil initiatives, academia, university students, and individual stakeholders, engaged in robust discussions aimed at charting a course for the preservation of cultural heritage values amidst urban challenges.
The inclusive nature of the workshop fostered dialogue among diverse stakeholders, reflecting a collective commitment to the preservation of Istanbul’s cultural heritage and urban identity. With a deliberate emphasis on youth participation, the program sought to empower young individuals, granting them a greater stake in decision-making processes concerning the conservation of cultural heritage and urban culture in Istanbul’s future.
The outcomes of this workshop not only contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding cultural heritage preservation but also underscore the importance of collaborative, community-driven approaches in navigating urban challenges and ensuring the resilience of cultural heritage sites for future generations.
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