Reuse of Historic Buildings in the Medieval City of Rhodes to Comply with the Needs of Sustainable Urban Development

This paper illustrates a study for the reuse of selected historic buildings in Medieval City Rhodes Greece. contributes to understanding and interpretation chronological sequence major intervention programs preservation City. The main idea project is spatial distribution compatible various uses reveal unique character Spatial planning proposed within preserved urban zones order optimize harmonize according needs sustainable development. Criteria assess that ensure features architectural characteristics preselected buildings, located city fabric, were established validated. developed methodology presented herein an indispensable part pilot may be applicable other cases concerning cities. Finally, this aims present program which promotes as integrated plan. Inter-disciplinarity has set basis effective policies guide control program, with ultimate objective Rhodes.