The Effect of Changes in Coastal Law on Land Use Change in Coastal Settlements: Kusadasi Center Case

Coasts have always been attractive areas within the scope of the possibilities for use for the society; The natural resources on the coast have played an important role in the economic and social development of the coastal regions and the country. In the coastal areas of Turkey, country rich in this important area of protection and legislation relating to planning; it was not sufficient to determine the right land use decisions, to introduce regulations that increase the quality of life of the society and to ensure sustainable development. This study, which is planned to be one of the leading coastal settlements on the shores of the issue of Turkey Aydin Province Kuadasi District has addressed over the coast. Land use changes and planning processes in Kuadasi coasts have been investigated and evaluated comparatively and coastal use has been analyzed within periods. spatial analysis results for Kuadasi coast evaluated within the framework of the process of change in Turkey and has introduced legislation for coastal planning issues. It is understood that non-public practices, illegal and irregular constructions have occurred on the coasts of Kuadasi and many natural areas have been damaged. The main sources of these problems are; It is understood that there is a lack of definitive provisions regarding the public use of the coasts in the relevant legislation, especially tourism-oriented privileged legislation, lack of control, lack of holistic planning and management