أثر التحولات العمرانية الحديثة على المشهد الحضري لمراكز المدن التاريخية : دراسة عمرانية للمركز التاريخي لمدينة النجف الأشرف

Abstract EN

This paper deals with the subject of modern urban transformations in the townscape of the centers of historical cities, bringing changes to these centers, which represents the research problem.

The research aims to clarify the impact of changes in the physical urban scene and the importance of assimilation of urban transformations to create a good civilized image in the future of Alnajaf historical city center.

The most important findings of the research show that what distinguishes the case of the historic center is a weakness in the panoramic installation urban scene, and the absence of regular unit that combines the installation because of the spaces between the high rises on one hand, and the absence of the true concept of urban renewing in the entire general context.

So the search is stressed to the need to add functional activities taking into account the urban transformations and support the future of the historic center with the support of the moral and material heritage of the historic city center, and contribute to social sustainability and activate the environmental and economic environment of the urban side.

Key words: Urban transformations, Community participation, Historical Cities Centers, Townscape, Al-najaf City Center.