The Spatial and Economic Transformation in Central Taurus Mountains in the Context of Lifestyle Mobility

Abstract

The increase in the urban population in rural areas, transforming them from rural production spaces into consumption spaces, has a significant impact. This process is often regarded as urban residents moving to mountainous areas with the motivation to achieve a better and higher quality of life. This study focuses on lifestyle mobility as an important factor in the spatial and economic transformation of the Central Taurus Mountains. Information was gathered from 91 individuals as part of the study, employing both quantitative and qualitative research methods. One of the most significant findings from the research is related to the individuals living in mountainous areas who maintain their connections with the city while transforming these areas with urban consciousness. As a result, the real estate and construction sectors experience increased activity, leading to increased pressure on infrastructure. Seasonal mobility toward mountainous areas by middle-aged and retired urban residents, based on historical practices, is expected to continue to grow in the future.

Keywords

• Lifestyle mobility
• mountainous areas
• spatial transformation
• economic transformation
• Central Taurus Mountains

Yaşam Biçimi Hareketliliği Bağlamında Orta Toroslar’da Mekansal ve Ekonomik Dönüşüm

Abstract

Dağlık alanların kırsal üretim mekanlarından tüketim mekanlarına dönüşmesinde bu bölgelerde yaşayan kentli sayısının artışı etkili olmaktadır. Söz konusu süreç kentlilerin daha iyi ve kaliteli bir yaşama erişmek motivasyonuyla dağlık alanlara hareket etmesi olarak ele alınmaktadır. Bu çalışmada Orta Toroslar dağlık alanlarının mekansal ve ekonomik dönüşümünde önemli bir faktör olarak yaşam tarzı hareketliliği ele alınmaktadır. Çalışmada nicel ve nitel araştırma yöntemleri kapsamında 91 kişiden bilgi toplanmıştır. Araştırmanın sonuçlarından en önemlisi, Orta Toroslar’da kent ile bağları kopmayan, ancak dağlık alanlarda yaşayan bireylerin dağlık alanları kentli bilinci ile dönüştürmesine ilişkin bulgulardır. Buna göre emlak ve inşaat sektörleri hareketlenirken, altyapı üzerindeki baskı artmaktadır. Orta yaş üzeri ve emekli profilindeki kentlilerin dağlık alanlara doğru gerçekleştirdiği sezonluk hareketlilik, tarihsel pratiklere dayanan ve gelecekte de artarak sürmesi beklenen bir olgudur.

Keywords

• Yaşam biçimi hareketliliği
• dağlık alan
• mekansal dönüşüm
• ekonomik dönüşüm
• Orta Toroslar

Supporting Institution

TÜBİTAK- BİDEB

Thanks

Bu çalışma TÜBİTAK 2214-A Doktora Sırası Araştırma Bursu kapsamında desteklenmiştir. Burs kapsamında araştırmaya danışmanlık eden Bern Üniversite’sinden Prof. Dr. Manfred Perlik’e ve TÜBİTAK BİDEB’e teşekkürlerimizi sunarız.

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