Especially, as a result of the urban transformation policy due to expecting the Istanbul earthquake has spotlighted, housing production starting has caused to increase in the tendency to suburban settlements in Istanbul. Additionally, the ever-increas...
Especially, as a result of the urban transformation policy due to expecting the Istanbul earthquake has spotlighted, housing production starting has caused to increase in the tendency to suburban settlements in Istanbul. Additionally, the ever-increasing population and migration movements have made the housing production need.
People's seekings for raising their living standards cause immigration to the urban area thereby population growth. This immigration impact like a chain reaction has resulted in increasing basic needs in the urban area for living such as housing, employment.
Housing production and supply taking the first place can’t explain completely the whole urban living issues. One of the most important urban parameters is the urban accessibility linking urban activities and needs to each other. Urban accessibility planning is more than investment highways and the decision of transportation lines. Urban planning is related the travel time and distance, and these two parameters reflect the urban life quality. Also, urban accessibility determines the relationship of urbanity with all urban areas especially center areas, social activities to improve the balance and equality in conditions of urbanity. Suburban areas generally show poor social activities and need to center areas. Therefore, accessibility is a major factor to reach all urban activities. Every new settlement, zoning lands that are attached to the existing urban area have to consider the accessibility conditions from the first decision and plan.
Keywords: Housing, Housing Stock, Travel Time, Transportation, Accessibility.