The memory of the 1999 Marmara earthquake remains central to Kocaeli’s construction, planning and disaster preparedness. As of 30 August 2026, work included assessing older buildings, renewing high-risk neighbourhoods, improving assembly areas and building better information for decisions before...
Building safety
Earthquake readiness
Kocaeli 2026
Kocaeli urban renewal
Resilient Kocaeli
Earthquake preparedness
Urban renewal
Building safety
Kocaeli 2026
Kocaeli buildings