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Article Citation - WoS: 4Reflections on Kahramanmaraş and Hatay Earthquakes: Evaluating Syrian Refugees' Location Choices in Terms of Earthquake Hazards and Risks(Kare Publ, 2023) Kahraman, Zerrin Ezgi HalilogluTurkey is both a seismically active country due to the complex combination of important fault lines passing through it, and a country of migration hosting the largest refugee population in the world. One of the concerns raised after the earthquakes of February 2023 is the possible serious impacts of earthquakes on Syrian refugees. Within this framework, this study aimed to examine the location choice processes of Syrian refugees in reference to earthquake hazards and risks. To do this, it evaluated the location choice decisions of Syrians at the city, settle-ment area and housing scales together with their social char-acteristics. The researcher's own studies on location choice, everyday life, residential satisfaction, integration and quality of life of Syrian refugees, and related research in the literature, as well as statistical data obtained from the website of the Presidency of Migration Management, were synthesized to reach hints about earthquake hazards and risks at different scales and dimensions. The findings of the study indicated that the majority of the Syrian population is dispersed in earthquake -prone cities, which increases earthquake risks for both the Syrian population and these cities. On the other hand, the lack of housing and settlement policies for Syrian refugees scattered throughout Turkish cities has forced them to take responsibility for meeting their own housing needs. This has led Syrian refugees having limited financial resources to resettle in poor/underdeveloped and/or illegal settlement areas of cities where they live in low-quality, neglected, unhealthy, and structurally problematic houses having disaster risks. Moreover, Syrians' large family size, vulnerable groups including women, children and elders, and our inadequate knowledge on Syrian refugees due to their unauthorized movements within and between cities and their unregistered groups have increased their risk of being adversely affected by earthquakes.Article Mekânsal Planlamada Deprem Riski ve İklim Krizini Birlikte Ele Almak(2021) Peker, Ender; Orhan, EzgiDoğal ve insan eliyle üretilen tehditler karşısında kentlerin korunmasızlığı giderek artmaktadır. Bulundukları coğrafyaya göre kentlerimiz deprem, çığ, heyelan gibi doğal tehlikelerin yanı sıra iklim krizinin tetiklediği aşırı yağış, kentsel taşkınlar, sıcak hava dalgaları ve uzun kuraklıklara maruz kalmaktadır. Bu durum, kentlerin geleceği için beşeri ve doğal sistemlerin bir arada ele alınmasını, ortak stratejiler geliştirilmesini gerekli kılmaktadır. Ancak, Türkiye planlama pratiğinde, iklim değişikliği eylem planı ve deprem stratejisi eylem planı gibi mekânsal planlamayla doğrudan ilişkili olan stratejik belgeler, çoğunlukla birbirinden bağımsız ve planlamadan kopuk olarak üretilmektedir. Bu çalışma, deprem ve iklim konularına duyarlı bir planlama yaklaşımının birlikte kurgulanması gerekliliğini savunmakta ve bu doğrultuda bütüncül bir planlama yaklaşımı ortaya koymaktadır. Bu amaçla, çalışmada öncelikle, deprem ve iklim konularının ülkemizdeki planlamaya ilişkin kanunlarda ve ulusal eylem planlarında nasıl yer bulduğu incelenmiştir. Ardından, Mekânsal Planlar Yapım Yönetmeliği’yle tanımlanan farklı ölçeklerdeki planlar için deprem ve iklim konularının birlikte girdi yapabileceği alanlar tespit edilmiştir. Buradan hareketle, bölge, kent, mahalle ve yapı ölçeklerinde deprem riski ve iklim krizine birlikte yanıt veren planlama stratejileri önerilmiştir. Farklı stratejiler arasındaki olası sinerji ve çatışma alanları tartışılmıştır. Çalışmanın, planlama alanındaki karar vericiler ve uygulayıcılar için mekânsal planlar yapım süreçleri içinde deprem ve iklim değişikliği kaynaklı afetler için bütüncül bir perspektif kazandırması hedeflenmektedir.Editorial Challenges of the (Anti) Adaptive Urbanization in Multiple Scales(Emerald Group Publishing Ltd, 2023) Orhan, Ezgi; Lotfata, AynazArticle Citation - WoS: 1Ethnic Reflections of the Global Outbreak: a Multi-Dimensional Examination on Syrian Refugees and Settlements in the First Phase of the Coronavirus Outbreak(Kare Publ, 2023) Kahraman, Zerrin Ezgi HalilogluThis study aims to examine the effects of the coronavirus pan-demic on Syrian refugees at the neighbourhood level within the framework of perceptions, personal protection experiences, economic and social structure, and practices of neighbourhood usage. The major data source of this qualitative study included in-depth interviews with Syrian refugees living in Ulubey-Onder Neighbourhoods (Ankara). The findings displayed the effects of the pandemic on Syrians and their settlements, and a compari-son before and after the outbreak. The study demonstrated that the effective information sources of Syrians are composed of so-cial and communicational networks, and social media platforms. Their religious beliefs and social and economic needs both shape their perception on not being contaminated, and explain their reaction towards and resistance to respect the measures of the outbreak. Their lack of knowledge on available health services, attitudes of ignoring the use of face masks and social distanc-ing rules, family structures, and living and working conditions in-crease the risk of the spread of the virus. Although the crowded streets proved that human movement and commercial vitality in Syrian settlements continue as it was before the pandemic, the family incomes and standards of living diminished due to laid offs and limited access to donations of NGOs. This led to empowerment of solidarity networks and social relations in the area. Additionally, this study found out both gender differences in socialization opportunities, and negative effects of curfews and suspension of congregational praying activities on social life dur-ing pandemic times.Article An Evaluation on Planning Legislation Following the 1999 Earthquakes(Kare Publ, 2022) Orhan, EzgiFollowing the 1999 Earthquakes stricken Marmara Region, as the most populated, urbanized and industrialized region of the country, large-scale recovery efforts have been initiated; and in addition to central and local administrations, many institutions and civil societies have become the part of these studies. However, in the face of the devastating effects of the 1999 Earthquakes, significant steps have been taken in legal framework due to its limitedness in guiding disaster policies. Besides, development of the risk management approach at the international level has triggered countries to review their policies and legal regulations shaping their disaster management. Based on this need, the study examines the legislation that shapes the disaster policies and guides spatial planning in our country and its change in the meantime. The legal regulations that have been added to the urban planning legislation in the last 20 years for the purpose of risk mitigation have been discussed. To this end, Article 73 of the "Municipality Law" (no. 5393), "Law on Conservation of Deteriorating Historic and Cultural Property through Renewal and Re-use" (no. 5366), "Law on the Transformation of Areas at Disaster Risk" (no. 6306), and Temporary Article 16 of Development Law (no. 3194) (Peace of Reconstruction) are determined as the main regulation shaping policies for reducing urban risks, and evaluated within the scope of the study. Therefore, this study puts forward the problems and criticisms regarding the implementation of legal arrangements established for the purpose of mitigating urban risks as well as recovery of the disaster-prone areas.Article Citation - WoS: 1Socio-Spatial Sensitivity Areas in Wind Energy Transition: the Case of Izmir(Kare Publ, 2021) Demir, Basak; Ataov, AnilGrowing energy need is obvious considering the increasing population, industrial development, together with today's fossil fuel based living conditions. Within this framework renewable energy transition is inevitable in search for a long-term solution to this growing energy need. However, several public oppositions are encountered during such transition processes. This study focuses on the wind energy - an important source of renewable energy - in case of Izmir which is the leading city in Turkey in terms of number of wind farms as well as intensive public oppositions. Study reveals social sensitivity areas of wind energy production regarding natural environment and economic life (agriculture, animal husbandry), sensory (effect on visual integrity, noise), health (effect on human health), technological (magnetic field and turbine number) issues. The study reveals individual and collective perceptions about the sensitivity areas, on the other hand, there is an opinion that does not consider the expressed issues as a problem. The findings show the validity of social sensitivity, but also raise the possibility of making sensitivity assessment based on the thought that there is no such thing or what he heard from others. According to the findings of the study, increasing number of wind farms within the context of Izmir creates a "saturation" among the society about wind energy. In this respect, "minimum distance" criteria should be determined for the wind farm site selection to the areas where nature and human activities take place. "Cumulative effect" caused by the concentration of wind farms in a certain area should also be taken into consideration. Finally, public participation during these processes and being informed is urgent.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Building a Framework for Analysing the Quality of Life at Neighbourhood Level: an Empirical Case From Ankara(Penerbit Univ Sains Malaysia, 2020) Kahraman, Z. Ezgi; Gungordu, Nazda; Orhan, EzgiThis article aims to analyse the indicators of quality of life (QoL) in a regeneration area in line with the subjective evaluations of neighbourhood residents. To this end, a total of 359 respondents were selected by random sampling in the Akpinar neighbourhood, Ankara, Turkey which was inhabited by squatter settlements and subjected to urban regeneration resulting in a substantial change in its physical, social, spatial and demographic structure. The neighbourhood was challenged by a landslide after the urban regeneration which affected the satisfaction levels of residents and constituted a contradiction for regeneration efforts. It is hypothesised that the QoL of neighbourhood residents is affected by the factors of quality of the built environment, public spaces, social environment, natural environment, services and facilities and safety. The findings indicate that neighbourhood level QoL is positively associated with the width of streets, adequacy of parking lots, adequacy of cultural facilities, adequacy of sewage and drainage systems, discreetness of inhabitants and peace and calmness in the neighbourhood. The present research contributes to the development of a more comprehensive schema for regeneration practices by considering both objective and subjective indicators and by revealing the importance of the public space's influence on the QoL for urban residents.