5th INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON KHAZAR SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND INNOVATION
URBAN RESILIENCE AND DISASTER ASSEMBLY AREAS: THE CASE OF HÜRRIYET NEIGHBORHOOD, SÜLEYMANPAŞA (TEKIRDAĞ/TÜRKİYE)
Effective planning and evaluation of disaster assembly areas play a critical role in minimizing casualties and ensuring public safety following disasters. This study assesses the capacity adequacy of disaster assembly areas and evaluates the urban resilience level in the Hürriyet neighborhood of Süleymanpaşa district, Tekirdağ, Türkiye. Within the scope of the study, 16 disaster assembly areas designated by AFAD were analyzed based on the internationally accepted standard of 3 m² per person. The total area of these assembly zones was calculated as 52,570.74 m², providing a theoretical capacity of 17,524 people. However, considering a 50% usability assumption due to physical obstructions, roads, and vegetation, the actual capacity was reduced to 8,762 people. Given the total population of 23,395, the urban resilience ratio was calculated as 0.37, indicating that the existing assembly areas can only serve 37% of the population. The findings reveal that the current disaster assembly areas are insufficient in terms of capacity, size, and spatial distribution, leading to weak urban resilience against disaster risks. To address this issue, an additional 43,899 m² of disaster assembly area needs to be planned, while the physical infrastructure and usability of existing assembly areas must be improved to enhance their effectiveness.This study provides a strategic framework for local governments and urban planners to reduce disaster risks, enhance public safety, and support sustainable urban planning processes.
