Determination of Environmental Indicators in the Context of Sustainable Urbanization: The Case of Türkiye

Abstract

The socio-economic conditions provided by the cities become centers of attraction to improve the quality of life of people. On the other hand, the uncontrolled growth of urban areas in meeting the needs of the increasing population has adverse effects on natural resources. Sustainable urbanization aims to increase the socio-economic quality of life by ensuring the rational use of natural resources, minimizing non-renewable resources, and meeting people's basic needs. However, due to the unconscious use of natural resources and increasing pressure on the environment, environmental components are seen as the basis of sustainable urbanization and affect economic and social sustainability development. This study aims to explain the process of determining the indicators related to environmental sustainability. In this context, by examining the studies carried out in the national and international arena, 20 indicator sets were created under eight themes at the national level, which will be beneficial in spatial planning decisions. It is thought that the determined indicator set will make important contributions to institutions and managers from the local level to regional and national levels in spatial planning studies to ensure environmental sustainability.

Keywords

• kentleşme
• sürdürülebilir kalkınma
• sürdürülebilir kent
• çevresel sürdürülebilirlik
• göstergeler
• urbanization
• sustainable development
• sustainable city
• environmental sustainability
• indicators