The thesis examines and analyses the spatial and social transformation of the Zelena jama neighbourhood in Ljubljana. Throughout the thesis I wanted to find out what changes have taken place in Zelena jama from the time of its creation until today and what urban processes it is facing today. In order to facilitate the identification and study of the processes, I reviewed the literature on urban geography, focusing on the processes of contemporary urban transformation of cities, with an emphasis on the processes taking place in Ljubljana, due to the local specificity of the study area. Through field research I obtained up-to-date data on the situation in Zelena jama. I also carried out a survey with local residents to find out trends and motives of immigration and their opinion on the new buildings that characterise the neighbourhood today. The main function of the neighbourhood today is residential, but there have been major changes through the development and transformation of the area. I detected signs of gentrification and citisation in the area. Due to limited and publicly unavailable data, Zelena jama and its accompanying processes remain a potential area for further study.
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