A “New Spirit” In An Old Harbor – The Revitalization Of The Old Harbor In Reykjavik Cover Image

„Nowy Duch” w Starym Porcie – rewitalizacja Starego Portu w Reykjaviku
A “New Spirit” In An Old Harbor – The Revitalization Of The Old Harbor In Reykjavik

Author(s): Agnieszka Konior
Subject(s): Geography, Regional studies, Rural and urban sociology
Published by: Uniwersytet Opolski
Keywords: heritage; Old Harbor; revitalization; Reykjavik

Summary/Abstract: The article concerns the revitalization of the Old Harbor in Reykjavik, an area which isextremely important for all citizens of Iceland, for strategic reasons, but also taking intoconsideration protection of the national heritage. The aim of the case study is to presentthe revitalization process which was carried out in the Old Harbor – from a post-industrial space toa vibrant area designed for tourists and citizens, with mixed-use of the space. The article is basedon an analysis of existing data, interviews with people involved in the revitalization processand direct observation conducted in Reykjavik from May to July 2014. The author attempts to provethat the revitalization process of the Old Harbor in Reykjavik can be regarded as a good example ofactivities taken by private investors to revitalize a post-industrial space and connecting newfunctions with protection of elements indicating historical functions of the area.

  • Issue Year: 2017
  • Issue No: 28
  • Page Range: 207-223
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: English, Polish