Published: 2020-11-22

New spirit in the Old Harbor - the revitalization process in the Old Harbor in Reykjavik

Agnieszka Kanior
Studia Miejskie
Section: Articles
DOI https://doi.org/10.25167/sm2017.028.13

Abstract

The article concerns the revitalization of the Old Harbor in Reykjavik, an area which is extremely important for all citizens of Iceland, for strategic reasons, but also taking into consideration protection of national heritage. The aim of the case study is to present the revitalization process which was carried out in the Old Harbor – from a postindustrial space to a vibrant area for tourists and citizens, with mixed-use of the space. The article is based on analysis of existing data, interviews with people involved in the revitalization process and direct observation conducted from May to July 2014 in Reykjavik. The article attempts to prove that the revitalization process of the Old Harbor in Reykjavik can be concerned as good example of activities taken by private investors to revitalize a postindustrial space, and connecting new functions with protection of examples indicating historical functions of the area.

Keywords:

heritage, Old Harbor, revitalization, Reykjavik

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Kanior, A. (2020). New spirit in the Old Harbor - the revitalization process in the Old Harbor in Reykjavik. Studia Miejskie, 28, 207–223. https://doi.org/10.25167/sm2017.028.13

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