SUSTAINABILITY OF THE URBAN COASTAL AREA OF THE ÇANAKKALE STRAIT AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Abstract

Coastal areas are regions with special ecosystems that depend on the climatic characteristics experienced throughout the year and the nature of the region. Therefore, it is very important to consider landscape planning and design principles in all settlements and uses to be carried out in these sensitive areas. Especially in urban coastal areas, if landscape planning is not implemented and necessary measures are not taken due to the high structural pressures and increasing intensity of use over time, irreversible damage or disasters may occur. Considering that the strait coasts, as coastal areas, connect different land masses and form intercontinental transition routes, it is seen that they are used intensively and for various functions. The strait coasts are among the few in the world and require special studies since they are areas of intensive use both in terms of settlement and visitors. Therefore, their strengths and weaknesses, as well as opportunities and threats, should be identified. In this context, this study reveals the characteristics of straight coasts located in urban areas through literature reviews. In the methodology of the study, a SWOT analysis was conducted to provide data for future studies. In addition, within the scope of the Çanakkale Strait urban coast, recommendations have been made from the perspective of landscape architecture for the sustainable use of the area.