Visual Effects of Structuring on Coastal Landscape: Evaluation from Çanakkale-Güzelyalı Case

Authors : Onur Kizilarslan, Kardelen Şengül, Mehmet Ilkan Bayrak, Alper Sağlik

Pages : 75-83

Doi:10.51552/peyad.1340388

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Publication Date : 2023-12-30

Article Type : Research

Abstract :Unregulated coastal development disrupts the ecological equilibrium, yielding a host of adverse consequences that are evident both visually and physically. The natural coastal structure\'s deterioration leads to damage to beaches, vegetation, and the overall landscape. Beyond impacting coastal tourism, this situation fosters negative ecological effects, with pollutants like waste, sewage, and chemicals from constructions contaminating sea water and groundwater. The uncontrolled construction also compromises the natural coastal structure, imperiling marine habitats. Despite coastal areas being hubs for recreation, unrestricted construction, failing to align with natural and cultural landscape values, subjects these regions to detrimental physical and visual repercussions. An example of this dynamic unfolds in Güzelyalı district, situated 15 km from Çanakkale Province, renowned for its tourism and recreational potential. This study assesses the visual impact of construction along the Güzelyalı coastline and proposes remedies to enhance building facades.
Keywords : Kıyı alanları, Kontrolsüz yapılaşma, Çanakkale, Güzelyalı