The rapid population expansion in urban areas creates pressure because the aging housing stock remains unrenovable while housing costs remain both unaffordable and unsustainable. The current housing stock in numerous cities fails to meet modern requirements thus forcing developers to undertake massive demolition and new construction projects which prove financially and environmentally unviable. The concept of renovation has gained significant attention because it presents a strategic solution for urban housing renewal. The process of renovation involves enhancing residential structures to achieve better physical condition and comfort and energy efficiency without needing complete reconstruction. This research investigates renovation as a fundamental instrument for urban housing transformation by evaluating its effectiveness in addressing physical deterioration and sustainability issues while minimizing displacement and preserving community character. The research investigates successful renovation projects in Amsterdam, Singapore and Medellín through a qualitative study that combines literature analysis with case studies. The examined cases demonstrate how renovation enables the integration of urban development goals with environmental protection alongside social equity maintenance. The study presents vital advantages which include economic efficiency and environmental conservation together with heritage preservation and improved residential standards. The research identifies three main obstacles which include legal restrictions and funding problems and negative gentrification effects. The paper concludes by recommending new urban policy frameworks which should promote renovation instead of demolition through inclusive planning and targeted subsidies and community involvement. The research positions renovation as a technical solution beyond its current status to establish it as a sustainable and equitable approach for urban housing development.
Aigerim Serikbol (Tue,) studied this question.