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Perception and Expectations of Urban
Regeneration in Istanbul

The findings of this study, which focuses on the issues related to urban
transformation of a research based on risk perception, also reveal the
importance of risk communication and governance. The fact that there
are both risks and solution proposals that seem ambiguous regarding
the housing which is one of the most basic needs of individuals causes a
segment of society to act with suspicion. In recent risk perception studies (see
Özkılıç and Ipek, 2021), it is observed that social sensitivity is at a high level.
However, in order to transform this level of perception into a powerful tool
within the scope of social resilience, it is necessary to develop campaigns and
information meetings widespread throughout the country aimed at raising
awareness with a consideration that will appeal to all segments of society.
In this context, presenting the processes of aspects such as risk reduction,
urban transformation and structural reinforcement to society in a traceable
and understandable way through sustainable methods will help transform the
perception of risk from concern to action.

Acknowledgement

The survey study dated 2013, the results of which are discussed in this
article, was conducted within the scope of “Environmental and Urban Risk
Perception in İstanbul” project numbered 34779 supported by İstanbul
Technical University Scientific Research Projects, and the survey study dated
2019 was conducted within the scope of “Earthquake Risk Perception in
İstanbul” project coded SGA-2018-41428 supported by İstanbul Technical
University Scientific Research Projects. I would like to thank İstanbul Technical
University for their support.

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