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ABSTRACT
This research aimed to analyse the evolution of the Eforie Sud resort, recognized as the first balneoclimatic resort in Romania, from its apex in the interwar period to its current state. It focused on how urban development initiatives and planning decisions have influenced the resort's profile and functionality, transforming it from a tourist landmark into an urban landscape marked by degradation and a lack of coherence in planning. The methodology applied included the analysis of historical, cartographic, and archival documents, alongside direct field observations to identify and evaluate the architectural, urbanistic, and landscape characteristics. The analysis accentuates that Eforie Sud saw its period of glory during the interwar years. However, it also highlights a significant loss of quality and coherence in the urban space due to recent planning efforts. The results emphasized the transformations undergone by Eforie Sud from multiple perspectives and how private initiatives and state interventions have physically and culturally shaped the resort. A tendency towards the loss of architectural and urbanistic identity was noted, exacerbated by recent uninspired planning decisions. Through this approach, the study contributes to the literature on planning balneary resorts and the broader debate on the conservation and regeneration of historical urban spaces.
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Notes
1 Pearce, “Form and Function in French Resorts”; Stansfield, “The Development of Modern Seaside Resorts,” 14–7, 43–6.
2 Miossec, “Elements pour une theorie”; Preobrazhensky and Krivosheyev, Recreation Geography.
3 Greco, Le città balneari; Michelucci, L'architettura della città balneare.
4 Turtureanu and Chițu, The Evolution of Balneary Tourism in Romania.
5 Borsay, A History of Bath.
6 Fabi, Vettori, and Faroldi. “Adaptive Reuse Practices and Sustainable Urban Development”.
7 Prakash, “Consumer Behaviour on Tourism,” 47–55.
8 Boyer, Oxford Companion.
9 Sutcliffe, British Town Planning.
10 Piaton, Architecture et urbanisme.
11 Cristea and Tanase, Coordinates of local and central policy, 215–44.
12 Ibid.
13 Moise, Cioroiu, and Lascu, Constanța veche.
14 Ionescu, Dobrogia în pragul veacului.
15 Encyclopaedia of Romania, Vol. IV, 1943.
16 Sion, Arhondologia.
17 Popescu-Criveanu and Tudora, “Historical and Landscape Study”.
18 Cioroiu, Litoralul Românesc; Slobozeanu, Carmen Sylva.
19 Popescu-Criveanu and Tudora, “Historical and Landscape Study”.
20 Ibid.
21 Ibid.
22 Cristea and Tanase, Coordinates of Local and Central Policy, 215–44.
23 Popescu-Criveanu and Tudora, “Historical and Landscape Study”.
24 Ibid.
25 Ibid.
26 Cristea and Tanase, Coordinates of Local and Central Policy” 215–44.
27 Popescu-Criveanu and Tudora, “Historical and Landscape Study”.
28 Nicolai and Nicolai, Orașul reginei.
29 Ibid.
30 Păunescu, “Periplu prin istoria hotelului”.
31 Cristea and Tanase, “Coordinates of local and central policy,” 215-44; Băncescu, Problema frontului la apă.
32 Lăzărescu, “Studii pentru sistematizarea localităților,” 34-5.
33 Stancu, “Restaurant – Cofetărie,” 31.
34 Cristea and Tanase, “Coordinates of local and central policy,” 215-44.
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Notes on contributors
Daniela-Ioana Guju
Daniela-Ioana Guju is a landscape architect with a master's degree in Smart Territorial Development. Her scholarly pursuits encompass the domains of urbanism, landscape architecture, and cultural heritage, with a particular focus on the sustainable integration of ecological and cultural components. Daniela has engaged in numerous academic and professional projects that emphasize environmental analysis and the preservation and revitalization of historical landscapes.
Gabor-Giovani Luca
Gabor-Giovani Luca is a landscape architect and territorial planner with a master's degree in Smart Territorial Development. His research extensively explores territorial analysis, integrating environmental, social, and economic dimensions, with a significant emphasis on the application of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Anca-Roxana Strugariu
Anca-Roxana Strugariu is a landscape architect with a master's degree in Geographic Information System (GIS). She is currently pursuing her PhD research at the University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest, focusing on landscape dynamics and climate change, using GIS as a monitoring tool. Her research includes landscape planning, conservation efforts, and the implementation of green-blue strategies.
Bogdan-Laurențiu Petric
Bogdan-Laurențiu Petric is a geographer and territorial planner with a master's degree in Smart Territorial Development. He specializes in sustainable development, urban planning, and applied geomorphology, utilizing GIS technologies to enhance his work. His research encompasses infrastructure projects and transportation systems, focusing on suitability analyses and innovative solutions.