Investigation of socio-spatial change in Fikirtepe urban transformation applications

Migration and urbanization, which constitute cities' dynamism, manifest itself with rapid population growth during Second World War. This dynamism has changed and developed in time constantly. Also the issue of urbanization arise from the low-income groups purpose of housing with necessity of 'innocent shelter' as it caused irregular urbanization. With repentance law, 'innocent shelters' had been forgiven and the household had possession of certification of ownership. When the build and sell method come to the fore, innocent shelters lost their feature, became monotype reinforced concrete and they increased by domino effect. Urban housing could not conceal its spatial and social influences during conversion of cities' structure. Earthquakes in 1999, Marmara and 2011, Van caused taking precaution in cities. In accordance with those problems, urban managers in whole country aimed to regenerate collapse and slum areas to the city. Mentioned action involves urban transformation in Fikirtepe where has defined as 'Special Project Area' in 2005 and 'Risky Area' in 2012 by Ministry of Environment and Urbanization. The process of urban transformation in Fikirtepe has been examined at three stages and its general features, settlement, dealing situation and area information was used in this study. Obtained data's include household's old and new houses' features. The main subject of this study is an evaluation of the comparison of those old and new houses speciality according to spatial alteration's social effect. As a matter of fact, Fikirtepe where located in the middle of Kadıköy and a potential enterprise zone for urban transformation became centre of various social structure with its island-based conversion and started to displace the household from their places. Key Words: Urbanization, Fikirtepe, Urban Transformation, Socio-Spatial Change, Housing.