Research Article

The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey

Volume: 9 Number: 5 October 31, 2021
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The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey

Abstract

Urbanization processes are progressing rapidly all over the world and especially affect the planning processes of developing countries negatively. Rapid urbanization resulting from the demand of the increasing population prevents controlled growth and causes land use decisions to be taken without adequate analysis. In order to continue people’s lives in a healthy and self-sufficient living environment, it is necessary to ensure the sustainable use of fertile soil and all natural resources. As a result of uncontrolled growth in these areas, irreversible damage occurs to natural resources. The aim of this study is to determine the distribution of the urban texture on the natural environment and the changing area uses in the 10-year period in Mersin, one of the developing cities. For this purpose, land uses are grouped under 4 main headings as settlement, agricultural lands, forest areas and unused areas.In the 20-year period between 1998 and 2018, it was determined that the amount of urban area doubled and the total forest area decreased by 2/3 in the study area, which was approximately 35,000 hectares. As a result, it was determined that urban development caused a serious loss of agriculture and forest areas, and thus, it was emphasized that the protection of natural areas should be considered in making urban plan decisions in order to ensure urban sustainability.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

October 31, 2021

Submission Date

March 3, 2021

Acceptance Date

May 25, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 9 Number: 5

APA
Aysu, A., & Özyurt Ökten, S. S. (2021). The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, 9(5), 1793-1801. https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX
AMA
1.Aysu A, Özyurt Ökten SS. The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey. DUBİTED. 2021;9(5):1793-1801. https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX
Chicago
Aysu, Asuman, and Sebahat Sinem Özyurt Ökten. 2021. “The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 9 (5): 1793-1801. https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX.
EndNote
Aysu A, Özyurt Ökten SS (October 1, 2021) The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 9 5 1793–1801.
IEEE
[1]A. Aysu and S. S. Özyurt Ökten, “The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey”, DUBİTED, vol. 9, no. 5, pp. 1793–1801, Oct. 2021, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX
ISNAD
Aysu, Asuman - Özyurt Ökten, Sebahat Sinem. “The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology 9/5 (October 1, 2021): 1793-1801. https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX.
JAMA
1.Aysu A, Özyurt Ökten SS. The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey. DUBİTED. 2021;9:1793–1801.
MLA
Aysu, Asuman, and Sebahat Sinem Özyurt Ökten. “The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey”. Duzce University Journal of Science and Technology, vol. 9, no. 5, Oct. 2021, pp. 1793-01, https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX.
Vancouver
1.Asuman Aysu, Sebahat Sinem Özyurt Ökten. The Effect of Urban Sprawl on Land Use Change in Mersin, Turkey. DUBİTED [Internet]. 2021 Oct. 1;9(5):1793-801. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA96GJ73BX