Satisfaction research in urban transformation projects: The case of Üsküdar Çamlıca Mosque neighborhood urban transformation project
Urban areas are living and evolving areas. The urbanization process, which begins with migration from rural areas to urban areas, turns the urban area into a collapsed area as it becomes unable to meet the needs of the local people. The physical and social revitalization of these areas, which have become dilapidated, is only possible with an intervention. This intervention is urban transformation. The main purpose of urban transformation applications is; It is the reintegration of living spaces within the city, which are isolated from the city, with the city. This integration should not only be physical and economic but also social and cultural. In this article, the concept of urban transformation, the urbanization process in our country, urban transformation methods are explained, the Üsküdar Çamlıca Urban Transformation Project is examined, and the problems encountered and whether the project has achieved its purpose in terms of citizens are evaluated through surveys. The zoning, lottery and rent problems encountered have been resolved, especially with the contribution of Üsküdar Municipality. A 6-question survey was applied to 120 people. Questions about satisfaction have options ranging from 1 point to 10 points. When the score corresponding to the answers given was calculated and the total average was taken, it was observed that a satisfaction rate of 77% was achieved. This transformation application, which is carried out with the on-site transformation method and revitalization method, affects the local people; It has provided healthy, reliable, earthquake-resistant residences that fit the silhouette of Üsküdar without moving away from living spaces. When these problems were resolved, it was seen that the method applied for this project with a high satisfaction rate was correct.
Copyright (c) 2024 Merve Mumcu, Ercenk Ata (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Economic effects of war against terror induced displacement on host communities in District Bannu, Pakistan
Internally Displaced Person (IDPs) are rightly defined as the people or group of people who have been forced to leave their homes or places due to several reasons. It is a type of migration. The displacement may be voluntary or it may be forced. It is a common notion in the world that IDPs is a huge problem for the countries experiencing it. They put a lot of impacts on the areas where they start living. The IDPs of District North Waziristan settled in down in District Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan during the 2014 military operation against war on terror. These IDPs put great economic impact on District Bannu. They have greatly impacted the business activities. The daily commodity business activities of the whole sale dealers decrease in the area. On a contrary, the daily commodity business of retailer dealers has been increased and a positive change has been recorded. The settling of IDPs has also impacted the land value in District Bannu and prices of land has been increased. Rent of shops and houses also increased. Overall, the settling of IDPs has impacted the economy of District Bannu and those business markets which has directly link with North Waziristan business markets were affected badly. IDPs creates issues for the host communities and it should be properly managed.
Copyright (c) 2024 Muhib Ullah, Shakeel Mahmood, Saddam Hussain, Noor Rehman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Problems encountered in urban transformation applications and solution suggestions: A case study of Osmaniye Province
In this study, urban transformation practices were discussed within the scope of renewal, arrangement and development activities of existing buildings under natural disasters and the risks that come with them, and the problems and deficiencies experienced in practice were examined specifically in Osmaniye city center. It is known that urban transformation has significant benefits in terms of public interest and public health, and increases the comfort levels of city dwellers through urban planning and infrastructure improvements. Despite its many positive effects on disaster-resistant city planning and the priority of life and property safety, it is sometimes possible to encounter very bad examples as a result of incorrect or incomplete applications. When the applications carried out in Osmaniye city center are examined, it is generally seen that island-based large-scale transformations are more accurate in terms of time, cost and environmental order compared to partially smaller and parcel-based on-site transformations.
Copyright (c) 2024 Muhammed Emin Işık, Nuri Erdem (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
An analysis of population distribution and urban public services in the new city of Sahand, Iran
Today, the expansion of cities and the increase in population in different areas of the city has caused the urban population to disperse; Therefore, the mission of spatial justice in cities is essential in order to distribute urban facilities and services fairly, taking into account the needs of citizens; So, if the city managers cannot distribute the facilities and public services in a fair and desirable way in different areas of the city, they will create grounds for citizens' dissatisfaction with access to services. The purpose of this research is to investigate the relationship between population distribution and spatial distribution of urban services in the phases of the city. The information needed for the research has been prepared by document-library and field methods. the fuzzy method was used to scale the indicators (population, water, electricity, and green space) and then the mentioned indicators were analyzed in the ArcGIS 10.8.1 software environment with the Gates Ardeji statistics and Moran's spatial autocorrelation methods. Also, the results of hot and cold spots show that the amount of water and electricity consumption and other investigated criteria are higher in phases two, three, one and four, respectively. Therefore, attention to planning regarding the fair distribution of urban services not only includes the realization of spatial justice for the city, but also can prevent the occurrence of gaps and inequality of services between phases.
Copyright (c) 2024 Shiva Sattarzadeh Salehi, Firouz Jafari (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Valuation based land regulation model and its applicability in Türkiye
Land readjustment works applied in Türkiye are carried out in accordance with the 18th article of the 3194 zoning law. According to the regulation, all of the cadastral parcels in the regulation limit are considered as a whole and are converted into construction parcels. It is natural that there will be an increase in the value of these areas, which are now considered as construction plots. However, in practice, some cadastral parcels in the scope of regulation benefit much from this increase in value, and some parcels are satisfied with only a less value increase. This problem, which is experienced in practice, often brings with it a legal issue or legal lawsuits about the application for citizens. In accordance with the 18th Article of the law with the number 3194, a value-based distribution may be applied in practice in all the parcels that are included within the regulation limit instead of a field-based distribution. This application has a great importance in terms of eliminating the existing problems in this field. However, uncertainties related the valuation procedures weaken strength of the value-based method. In this study; applicability of value-based land readjustment and to be adopted by practitioners, the right development was taken as the basis which directly and most affects the value of the real estate. The Model was applied in a selected pilot study area, the calculated allocation values were compared with the current implementation method.
Copyright (c) 2024 Mehmet Koçoğlu, Mehmet Ertaş, Mevlüt Uyan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The assessment and management of soil fertility using GIS and remote sensing
Geoinformation technologies are deeply rooted in all spheres of human activity, including agriculture. The efficiency rate of agricultural areas can be remarkably increased by utilizing efficient agricultural production technology such as remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Analyzing soil data through GIS helps in agricultural planning and facilitates quick and appropriate decisions on soil fertility and land use management. GIS technologies make it possible to manage soil fertility and crop quality to the level of farms and even private subsidiary farms. Soil fertility assessment, field monitoring, yield forecasting, proper farming, soil fertility management include not only soil data collection and analysis, but also spatial information collection. With the help of global positioning systems (GPS), it is possible to accurately determine the location on the ground of each plot, as well as to follow the development of crops from sowing to harvesting, to detect moisture and nutrient deficiencies in time, and to identify plant diseases. A well-known example is the vegetation indices Normalized Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) and Normalized Difference Red Edge Index (NDRE) which could be provided by the EOS Crop Monitoring Company to assess much information on soil fertility in agricultural areas. Vegetation indices provide data on crop growth and health and can be used to monitor crop development from sowing to harvesting, timely detection of moisture and nutrient deficiencies, and detection of plant diseases. Within agricultural fields, GIS technologies are effectively used to apply fertilizers to the soil at certain rates according to the condition of the site, as well as for the correct organization of irrigation. The study area is located in the Imishli district of the Central Aran economic region of the Republic of Azerbaijan, which is regarded as an important agriculture site in the region recognizing cotton and grain growing spots. Accordingly, a few well-known indices such as normalized difference vegetation index - NDVI, and normalized difference red edge – NDRE, were step-wisely applied in the assessment of soil fertility in the region by processing EOSDA LandViewer-derived high-resolution imagery inside the ArcGIS functionality. These indices could be used in agricultural planning, particularly soil fertilizers with some standards by the condition of the site, as well as for the proper organization of irrigation.
Copyright (c) 2023 Matanat Asgarova (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Evaluation of a land readjustment cancelled by a court decision from a technical perspective: A case study in Türkiye
In Türkiye, land readjustments conducted within the framework of the Zoning Law can be canceled by courts for technical and legal reasons. These cancellation processes can result in significant time and costs for both property owners and the public. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for land readjustments to be applied correctly from both technical and legal perspectives. However, in cases where certain situations are not clearly specified or defined in legal texts, the effectiveness and applicability of practices can be limited. In this study, a zoning implementation that was canceled with reference to its boundaries was reexamined. This examination is based on court decisions related to technical and zoning applications. As a result of the new land readjustment conducted based on the canceled court decisions, it was determined that there were no changes in the Regulation Partnership Share (RPS) ratio, the allocated areas of parcels within the building block, and the number of parcels including social facilities. This indicates that due to certain court decisions, property owners' zoning rights have been restricted, resulting in a burden in terms of time and cost. Consequently, to prevent the cancellation of land and plot readjustments when they do not change the outcome legally and technically, a consultation board consisting of experts well-versed in technical and legal regulations could be established as a solution. This consultation board could evaluate existing practices and propose improvements, contributing to making processes more transparent and participatory. Moreover, courts should be encouraged to consult with expert witnesses and judges when handling such cases. This would ensure that land readjustment implementations are conducted more fairly and effectively, and the interests of property owners and the public are better protected.
Copyright (c) 2023 Seyfullah Aybal, Hüseyin Pehlivan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
What can we learn from past nuclear accidents? A comparative assessment of emergency response to accidents at the Three Mile Island, Chernobyl, and Fukushima Nuclear Power Plants
Although nuclear power is still one of the most reliable and environmentally friendly energy sources, it has a strong public opposition, often because of concerns about its safety. These concerns are sparked by memories of the three major Nuclear Power Plant accidents, the consequences of which go beyond the radiation borders. A controversial issue in this domain is the effectiveness of emergency management. Therefore, we reviewed the emergency response to three Nuclear Power Plant accidents: Three Mile Island (1979), Chernobyl (1986), and Fukushima (2011). The aim of our research was to identify major problems that remain unresolved in nuclear emergency planning. We argue that not the accident itself, but rather how it was managed resulted in serious health consequences. We emphasize the need for increased attention to educating residents about the nuclear safety measures, as well as key aspects of the response. Our findings also suggest that it is necessary to focus on the shelter location selection considering the potential hazards from natural disasters specific to a particular country. Finally, the government and local authorities should be aware of possible economic losses in the event of an accident and take into account potential mass relocation in land management.
Copyright (c) 2023 Maryna Batur, Reha Metin Alkan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Land use/land cover change detection and prediction for sustainable urban land management in Kigali City, Rwanda
Rapid urbanization and population growth have significantly transformed land use and land cover (LULC) in cities worldwide, including Kigali City. This research aims to analyze the changes in urban population growth from 2002 to 2022, to measure LULC changes in Kigali over twenty years from 2003 to 2023, and projections for 2033, and to find the correlation between population growth and LULC changes in Kigali. The study employs remote sensing imagery and supervised classification, an accurate GIS-based technique to assess the change in built-up and non-built-up. In the preprocessing stage for correcting image stripes in Landsat7, the Fill Nodata tool, a spatial analyst tool, was utilized. The results show that the population of Kigali City has grown significantly over the past two decades, with an increase from 608,141 in 2002 to 1,132,686 in 2012 and 1,745,555 in 2022. As a result of urbanization, there have been changes in land use. In 2003, built-up areas covered 48.59 km2, while non-built-up areas were 681.41 km2. By 2013, built-up areas expanded to 85.24 km2 and by 2023, it reached 238.07 km2. On the other hand, non-built-up areas decreased to 596.17 km2 in 2013 and further to 491.93 km2 in 2023. Projections for 2033 suggest that built-up areas will cover 265.06 km2, while non-built-up areas will decrease to 464.94 km2. Therefore, the corresponding decline in non-built-up areas indicates the conversion of natural landscapes and the challenges arising from urban sprawl. These transformations underscore the need for proactive urban management and strategic planning to effectively control expansion and mitigate the consequences of uncontrolled growth. When considering the future in 2033, the anticipated data indicates that urban growth will continue, with an upward trend in built-up areas and a corresponding downward trend in non-built-up areas. It is recommended that to manage the influence of urban growth in Kigali on land cover change, planners should develop policies for compact and mixed-use areas, clear boundaries for growth, and preservation of green spaces. Comprehensive land use planning and zoning regulations are necessary for sustainable urbanization that balances development, environment, and socio-economic well-being.
Copyright (c) 2023 Katabarwa Murenzi Gilbert, Yishao Shi (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Evaluation of land management practices in archaeological sites within the scope of Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698: The case of Dara (Anastasiopolis) ancient city
The Personal Data Protection Law No. 6688, which was published in the Official Gazette on April 7, 2016, aims to protect the rights and freedoms of individuals and the privacy of their personal lives within the scope of personal data processing activities. With this law, the obligations of natural and legal persons processing personal data have been determined. The processing of personal data encompasses all types of operations carried out with personal data, from obtaining personal data to its deletion or anonymization. The management of archaeological sites, which are cultural heritage areas, also involves processes related to personal data. It is mandatory to comply with the data processing and protection obligations regulated in the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6688 in these practices. Developments that directly affect individuals' fundamental rights and freedoms have prompted many countries to take measures regarding the protection of personal data during land management practices in cultural heritage areas. The purpose of the study is to investigate the field management practices carried out in the ancient city of Dara, which is visited by nearly one million tourists annually, from the perspective of the local community and residents, and within the framework of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, to determine whether there are any violations of personal data in the field management practices. The study aims to identify and document the problems in the area and reveal the unregulated gaps in the field management practices through the examination of the findings. The results indicate that the ongoing restoration and tourism activities in the ancient city of Dara have significant impacts on urban life. The field management practices carried out in the archaeological site affect the rights and freedoms of the local community in various aspects. The seemingly smooth relationship between humans, settlements, and the environment in everyday life actually harbors significant problems. Through the conducted study, personal data violations in the area have been identified, documented, and various recommendations have been made to prevent such violations in the future.
Copyright (c) 2023 Onur Karataş (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The public-private partnership (PPP) in the provision of land registry and cadastre services in Türkiye
The tendencies of privatization and reorganization in the world turn the tasks done by the public sector into the private sector. The Public-private partnership (PPP) is defined as the project that the public and private sector cooperate on the financing, operation and management of the environment, housing, transportation, water, sewage, solid waste, and land management. The use of PPP as an effective tool in developing infrastructure and superstructure projects and providing faster and more quality services has a long history. The use of PPPs for land administration services is less common, though there are a few notable successes in developed countries. Many of the tasks necessary for the establishment and maintenance of a cadastral system can be realized by the private sector under public control. Activities such as preparation and registration of title deeds, cadastral mapping, zoning implementations can be carried out by private sector or mixed economic organizations. As emphasized by the Cadastre 2014 vision, the PPP approach can provide a model for completing land administration-based reforms throughout the country and maintaining the success of a given project. The aim of study is to help identify the most appropriate strategy for ensuring private sector, and public institution (General Directorate of Land Registry and Cadastre-GDLRC), which is the responsible for land administration and cadastre system in Türkiye, cooperation. In this study, the activities carried out jointly by GDLRC and private sector were determined and the legal, institutional and technical situation required for carrying out these activities were analyzed. As a result of the analysis, superior or weaknesses of the public-private sector cooperation in current land administration and cadastral system in Türkiye with opportunities and threats arising from the external environment were identified by the SWOT matrix. According to the SWOT analysis, the biggest obstacle to public-private cooperation is the existence of too many legislations and institutions on land administration. In order to further increase the cooperation between the public and private sectors, it is necessary to eliminate the deficiencies in the legislation and to develop policies for the participation of the private sector in land administration activities.
Copyright (c) 2023 Volkan Deniz, Mert Kayalık, Osman Sami Kırtıloğlu, Zeynel Abidin Polat (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Investigation of the effect of urban growth on agricultural areas: A case study in Konya/Türkiye
Today, urban areas are growing rapidly and accordingly they are replacing areas such as agriculture, forest and pasture. Urban growth has the most determinant effect on emerging land use changes. The loss of farmland due to urban growth has become a growing concern worldwide for both environmental and food security reasons. It is essential to implement land use control by determining the spatial behavior of urban growth. In this study, based on CORINE data, the spatial models of urban growth and its impact on agricultural lands in and around Konya/Türkiye city center between 1990-2018 were analyzed. Between 1990 and 2018, 7564.91 ha of agricultural land was transformed into an urban area.
Copyright (c) 2023 Mevlut Uyan (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
An evaluation on the update cadastre legislation in Türkiye
With the settled life of human beings, the use of land has given birth to the concept of property. The linking of the human-land relationship, which has been going on for years, to the legal ground and its technical representation are made with cadastral studies. In Türkiye, this process started in 1912 and still continues today. In terms of cadastral production, the cadastral data produced by many different laws and technical methods have lost their currency over time and the need to be revised has emerged. In this study, the cadastral works of Türkiye are mentioned, and information is given about the legislative studies for the renewal of the cadastral data that are difficult to use. Especially with the concept of "Cadastral Update", which entered into the legislation in 2018, the differences between the previous applications were compared, and the expectations were revealed.
Copyright (c) 2023 Tayfun Çay, İlker Kandemir (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The concept of expropriation in municipalities, problems encountered and solution proposals
In this study, the concept of "public interest", which is the basic basis of the expropriation work and expropriation work initiated for the solution of property problems, which is one of the biggest problems in the investments planned by local governments, has been defined. The problems arising for the expropriation activities carried out by the Municipalities holding the expropriation authority and the solutions to these problems were proposed. Since expropriation is a method of purchase that allows the transfer of property by the force of law, provided that the public benefit is paid in advance, it contains significant difficulties both for the budgets of the municipalities and for the local voters whose property has been taken away. Within the scope of this study, the common problems related to the expropriation procedures carried out in the municipalities were examined and analyzed in different aspects. According to the analyzes, the results obtained were evaluated by taking into account all the components in the expropriation process. At the end of the study, sustainable solution proposals were put forward for the property problems arising in the planned public investments both in terms of the municipalities and in terms of the rights holders whose property was taken away.
Copyright (c) 2023 Hidayet Toklu, Mehmet Ertaş (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Content analysis of real estate valuation courses taught in the relevant departments of vocational schools in Türkiye
The value of real estate is used directly or indirectly in many applications. These practices are primarily taxation, expropriation, management of immovables, establishment of rights and similar practices. These practices are carried out by institutions based on the methods defined in the relevant legislation. Real estate valuation is a field that constantly renews itself depending on technical and legal developments. Therefore, more competent valuation experts are needed in the sector. At this point, the importance of the real estate valuation course taught in vocational colleges of universities in order to improve the quality and scope of real estate appraisal education is increasing. Meeting the needs in the sector and training new real estate appraisers depend on the quality of the training provided. In this study; The content analysis of the real estate valuation courses taught in the relevant programs of vocational schools is made, the importance of being up-to-date on the topics covered is revealed, and the place and importance of the education in the field of real estate valuation is emphasized.
Copyright (c) 2023 Nuri Erdem (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Elimination of unqualified additions that distort the silhouette of the historical places: Artuklu example
The Mardin-Artuklu urban protected area has a unique historical texture, topography and sociological richness, which is rarely seen in the world, with its vibrant urban texture that has continued in the long historical process. The increase in the number of reinforced concrete structures and add-on techniques over time in this well-established residential area has led to the deterioration of the qualitative stone texture. These deteriorations have increased especially after the 1950s and have led to its present appearance. Due to the use of reinforced concrete, the process of deterioration in the historical-urban texture has manifested itself with many negative effects. In the process of being a livable example of the concept of "tourism attraction", which is mentioned in the national strategy plans, especially in the development and other upper-scale plans of the area, reinforced concrete structures constitute one of the most important problems in its inclusion in the permanent heritage list. In this study, it is aimed to examine the importance of the demolition of reinforced concrete structures and their annexes, which are not suitable for the historical and cultural texture within the Artuklu Urban Site Boundaries in the Artuklu District of Mardin City, in revealing the historical texture of the area, through various examples in the Artuklu Site Management model management plan. In the current study, archival research, observational detection, photographic documentation and interview methods were used to determine the physical and socioeconomic contributions of demolition works. As a result, the importance of the demolition of the reinforced concrete structure and its annexes in revealing the historical texture of the area is examined with some examples, and various suggestions are presented according to the system in the management plan.
Copyright (c) 2022 Lale Karataş, Aydın Alptekin, Murat Yakar (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Examination of sustainable land management at the urban scale
The rapid and uncontrolled growth of the world population is a pressure factor on natural resources and lands. This pressure causes the uncontrolled use and consumption of both natural resources and lands. In the last century, cities have been growing both in terms of population and area, and agricultural lands have been transformed into urban areas. This means the shrinkage of agricultural lands and there are worrying consequences for the future of our world. In order for the world to be a more livable place and to meet the needs of future generations, it is inevitable that the sustainability approach should be adopted in every field. Preventing the narrowing of agricultural lands and using urban lands by managing them correctly is related to how correctly the land management is applied. However, when land management is considered together with the basic principle of sustainability, it can contribute to the future of our world and minimize the pressure factors. In this study, by looking at land management with the basic principle of sustainability, examinations were made on the Izmir Tire city sample and sustainable suggestions were made for urban lands through zoning implementations and parcellation plans. As a result, it was emphasized that zoning implementations and land requiring expropriation should be planned from the perspective of sustainable land management and brought to the city.
Copyright (c) 2022 Nazif Güler, Mehmet Ertaş (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Site selection for wind farms using geographic information system with best-worst method: A case study Amhara Region of Ethiopia
Finding a wind potential site that is ideal for energy production and planning for sustainable land use, environmental management, and protection all depend on the analysis of suitability for wind farms. This study's objective was to locate potential sites for wind farms using a Geographic Information System (GIS) and the Best-Worst Method (BWM). In order to determine the weights of the eight criteria, BWM was utilized. The most crucial factor in choosing where to put wind farms was determined to be wind speed, which was then followed by slope, power grid lines, land cover, aspect, airports, major roads, and protected regions. Weighted Overlay analysis in a GIS environment was used to illustrate the wind farm's suitability map. According to the study, the Amhara region's eastern and western regions have good potential for producing wind-based renewable energy. The suitability of the area for wind farms is indicated on a scale of 0 to 5 as unsuitable, very low, low, moderate, high, and very high potential.
Copyright (c) 2022 Zelalem Getachew Ayalke, Aziz Şişman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The historical evolution and acquisition, circulation and withdrawal of rural homestead system in China
The land system of China generally falls into three positions, namely agricultural, land conversion, and urban land use. But, the land system of China’s rural area is quite different from the rest of the world. This unique land system ultimately contributes to changing the countryside. After forming the new China, the Land Reform Law of 1950 paved the way for creating land ownership for farmers. But, implementing the rural homestead system in China’s countryside was not an easy task because of considering the issue of the rural economy and farmers’ rights. With the passage of time, China’s land reform policy regarding the rural homestead system gets matured. Despite numerous efforts from the government side to effectively apply the right to use the rural homestead, there are many factors work that hinder the process. This paper tries to draw attention to the issues like the uncertain subject of homestead use right, restricted circulation of homestead use right, withdrawal of homestead use right, and others, along with the evolution of the homestead system in China.
Copyright (c) 2022 Shuwei Wang, Huimin Liu (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
The spatial evaluation of the real estates in the Konya- Hacıkaymak Neighborhood with the analytical hierarchy process method
Real estate valuation is the appraisal of the real estate with an objective and impartial point of view, by evaluating many criteria related to the real estate, such as the characteristics of the real estate, the environment and the conditions of use. While valuing the immovable, it is necessary to consider all the criteria of the immovable and to determine the superiority of the criteria to each other in order to make the valuation qualified. Generally, in real estate valuation studies for residences, the spatial criteria of the real estate are ignored and are not considered important, but in fact, spatial characteristics also play an important role in determining the value of the real estate. In order to be able to evaluate spatially, it is necessary to determine and research the criteria effectively. In this study, the importance of spatial criteria in real estate valuation has been emphasized. It is aimed to make a spatial valuation of all residences located in Hacıkaymak Neighborhood in Selçuklu district of Konya province. 8 main criteria have been determined in order to make the evaluation in terms of location. The Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP), which is the most widely used of the Multi-Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods, was used to determine the order of importance and weighting among these criteria in the evaluation of the houses in the selected region. Relationships between these criteria were determined with the help of literature research and expert opinions. In order to carry out this study, analyzes made with the help of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) were used. Distance maps of each criterion were produced and then a spatial value map was produced using the weighting obtained by the Analytical Hierarchy Process. As a result; The value of the immovables located within the boundaries of Hacıkaymak District in Konya/Selçuklu has been determined according to their spatial characteristics.
Copyright (c) 2022 Bengü Özsubaşı, Mehmet Ertaş (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Three-dimensional cadastre-from two-dimensional plan to three-dimensional digital model
The three-dimensional (3D) cadastre first came to the agenda in 2001 with a workshop organized by the International Federation of Surveyors (FIG). In the past two decades, many scientific meetings, academic studies and pilot projects have been carried out on 3D cadastre. At the same time, there have been significant developments in 3D data collection techniques, data modelling, 3D visualization, policy and institutional structures. In this study, the effects of these developments on cadastre are evaluated. In addition to the literature review, to make a comparison and evaluation, the questionnaire results conducted by the FIG 3D Cadastres Working Group in 2010, 2014 and 2018 were examined. As a result of the examination, it is seen that the demand for 3D cadastre data has increased with the need for planning and sustainable management of cities. This increasing demand has expanded the use of digital 3D models to represent cadastral data. Legal and organisational structure of Turkey is advantageous for 3D cadastre. Data modelling and pilot projects for 3D cadastral were carried out in Turkey in recent years. Although technological advances offer significant opportunities, the applicability and sustainability of 3D cadastre projects requires the creation of a workflow that supports the use of international standards and digital models beyond pilot projects.
Copyright (c) 2022 Fatih Döner, Cemal Bıyık (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Importance analysis of the criteria affecting the house selection with the analytical hierarchy process
Houses meet the housing needs of people. At the same time, it draws attention as a means of status, social acceptance and investment. Therefore, housing is important for individuals and families. The house selection should be deal with as a multi-criteria decision problem for containing many criteria and effecting factors. In order to obtain an objective result in determining the importance of criteria in house selection, multiple decision maker analysis is needed. For these purposes, a total of 20 sub-criteria in 3 basic groups were examined for criterion selection in this study. Then, the importance levels of these criteria were determined using the Analytical Hierarchy Process. While determining the degree of importance, answers were taken from 15 decision makers (the student of Geomatics Engineering) and pairwise comparison matrices were created. The weights of the criteria were obtained with the Analytical Hierarchy Process and the importance levels of the criteria were determined as a result of the study. Also, the importance of criteria analyzed.
Copyright (c) 2022 Aslan Cihat Başara, Yasemin Sisman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Investigation of flood risk areas in Ünye district with Best-Worst method using geographic information systems
One of the main issues of land management is identifying risky areas. Floods are natural events that develop depending on the climate and topographic characteristics of the regions. The effect of human activities is also seen in flood events. In this study, flood risk areas were determined in Ünye district using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). The Best-Worst Method (BWM), one of the Multi-Criteria Decision Making Methods (MCDM), was used in the study. First of all, the criteria affecting flood formation were determined as slope, aspect, height, and land use based on previous studies. Subclasses for each criterion were determined and weighted by the BWM method. The criteria were reclassified according to the weights given to the subclasses. The flood risk map was obtained by overlaying the criteria according to these weight values. It has been observed that the settlements with low slopes are the places that will suffer the most in case of possible flooding.
Copyright (c) 2022 Nilay Yıldız, Aziz Şişman (Author) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Forest fire risk analysis using GIS; Example of Geyve
Forests are ecosystems that have a very important place in terms of the continuity of life on earth. Forests are subject to the danger of fire for many different reasons such as accidents, negligence and climate changes. Although it is not possible to completely prevent forest fires, predicting forest fire risk areas and taking precautions are possible. Geographical Information System (GIS) is an important support system used in the production of risk maps. In this study, the Geyve district of Sakarya province, which has a lot of forest area, was examined in terms of fire hazard. Risk values were assigned according to their fire potential with parameters. The condition with the highest probability of causing a fire was given the value “5 - Very High Risk”, while the condition with the lowest probability of causing a fire was given the value “1 - Very Low Risk”. The maps produced from the parameters with these risk values were predominantly overlapped and the risk map was obtained. As a result of the analyses, the forest fire risk map was produced according to the five risk factors. It was determined that 0.05% was high risk, 9.03% was risky, 38.85% was medium risk, 48.45% was low risk and 3.62% was risk-free region in the study area.
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Assessment of the post-disaster assembly areas in the Merkez District of Uşak Province in Turkey
Natural disasters, especially earthquakes are frequent in Turkey. After the 1999 Marmara earthquake and the 2011 Van earthquake, extensive studies were carried out on what should be done before, during, and after an earthquake. In late September 2019, earthquakes in Istanbul have raised the topic of post-disaster assembly areas and temporary shelters. One of the main subjects about these areas was whether they were in good condition or not. Within the scope of this study, post-disaster assembly areas in the Merkez district of the Uşak province in Turkey, criteria for determining these areas, their sizes, and compliance conditions with the specified standards would be evaluated. Besides, the distribution of the areas would be evaluated and the maps prepared using Geographical Information Systems (GIS). This study indicates that the assembly areas in Merkez and Uşak are not sufficient, especially in the populous neighborhoods, nearly half of the neighborhoods do not have any assembly areas, and many of them have infrastructure problems. The distribution is also another problem in different neighborhoods for different reasons. The analysis made through the GIS showed that the distribution is not homogenous in terms of accessibility, all areas in the district are located in central neighborhoods.
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Analysis of drinking water infrastructure systems with GIS
The aim of this study is to make heat maps in order to determine the pipeline fault areas with the geographical information system by using the location and detail information of the drinking water pipeline faults repaired by the Mersin Water and Sewerage Administration. The study area is covering Akdeniz, Mezitli, Toroslar and Yenişehir, where are the four central districts of Mersin. The coordinates of pipeline fault points were collected by GNSS. The points were analyzed with heatmap. Preventing future pipeline faults on these areas is very important. The study is going to help to prepare the advanced investment plans of the institution that invests in drinking water, and to ensure that the public institution uses these investments correctly and appropriately.
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Comparison of modern methods using the python programming language in mass housing valuation
Multiple methods are used in the mass housing valuation. With the developing technology, modern methods have gained speed. In this study, a systematic study was conducted with machine learning to estimate the final price of housing property. The studied dataset contains 73 samples and 18 arguments. In this study with the Python programming language, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit–learn, Matplotlib and Seaborn, which are the basic libraries of Python, were used. Multiple linear regression (MLR) and decision tree regression method were used to perform the study. The adjusted determination coefficient (r2) was used to measure the performance of the estimation accuracy of applications. As a result of applications, the multiple linear regression model showed better results than the decision tree model.
Investigation of the areas that will enable mixed use in the real estate development with risk analysis
Real estate development is a versatile business area that aims to create new added values to the country through land development and building construction by combining land, capital, and project thinking. The real estate is physically an integral part of the land and its buildings on the other hand, immovable development includes actions related to land development, building construction, marketing, operation and management. In order to be able to respond to economic demands in real estate development projects, financial analyzes must be carried out. Financial analysis allows us to see the risks on development projects through risk analysis as well as whether the development project is profitable or not. Identifying risks facilitates the risk management process and minimizes the financial risks of the company. In this study, mixed-use structures in the development of real estate, which are among the immovable development types determined in the common area determined within the boundaries of Mersin Province, Toroslar district and Yenişehir districts, were analyzed by the risk analysis method and it was observed that the determined sanatorium area and residential area could be profitable areas as an opportunity risk within the scope of immovable development.
A study on smart urbanization research in Mersin Metropolitan Municipality
As a result of globalization, increasing urban populations bring with big problems. Due to population growth in cities, different problems are observed in many areas such as education, infrastructure, transportation, environment, health, energy and security and city municipalities are encouraged to use the latest technology in the world to overcome these problems. The concept of "smart cities", which was emerged in this context, directed municipalities to projects that facilitate city life easier. In this context, the aim of the study is to examine the smart city applications within the scope of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality projects. Firstly, the concept of smart city, national and international literature review on this subject and the applications related to smart city in Mersin were discussed. As a result, it is seen that the necessity and importance of smart city applications are increasing.
Content analysis of real estate valuation courses taught in geomatics engineering departments in Turkey
In many applications in economic life, the values of immovable property are needed. Experts must also determine the value of these applications. Experts should also be selected from among people who are trained in the field of Geomatics Engineering, Civil Engineering, City/Regional Planning, Architecture related to the world of real estate. In this study, a detailed study was carried out about the real estate valuation courses taught in the Geomatics Engineering Departments of our universities. The features of these courses, such as Hours, content, mandatory or optional, were examined and content analyses were made. In this context, the importance of determining the content of the course in parallel with current developments in this field and its contribution to the training of appraisers was revealed. In particular, the importance of Geomatics Engineering education in the field of real estate valuation was emphasized.