Young Adults' Accessible and Affordable Housing Challenge in Istanbul

Ömer Faruk Ertürk; Ilkim Markoc

Makale detayları

Young Adults' Accessible and Affordable Housing Challenge in Istanbul

Yazarlar:

Ömer Faruk Ertürk | Ilkim Markoc

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

EREN Issue 6, pp.9-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343560

pISSN:

3023-431X

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 The purpose of this study is to explore the current housing challenges faced by young adults. For this purpose, the housing challenge around the world, in Turkey and Istanbul, has been presented. Based on the fact that housing accessibility is at the root of the housing challenge, the problem of housing accessibility is discussed in the context of changing demographic structure, affordability, and accessibility to qualified housing. This study highlights the incompatibility of the existing housing supply with changing household structures, income distributions, and lifestyles and demonstrates the growing demand for smaller housing units. Demographic changes such as the decrease in household size, the increase in the number of individuals living alone, and the aging population, as well as the increase in the number of divorces and the desire of young adults in the early stages of their careers to live in the city center, highlight the need for small, affordable, and functional housing. However, the existing housing stock is far from meeting these changing needs. Therefore, it is critical that housing policies take into account the economic and social needs of young adults and create more accessible and affordable solutions. As a result, the challenges young adults face in the housing market affect not only their individual well-being but also the economic and social dynamics of cities. The study found that smaller dwelling size can offer an important solution that supports not only the physical need for shelter but also the social and economic cohesion of young adults in metropolitan areas. The original contribution of this study to the literature is that it reveals the negative effects of the lack of planning of housing provision in accordance with current demographic and economic conditions on housing accessibility and, in this context, offers solutions for the development of user-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable housing policies.

 The purpose of this study is to explore the current housing challenges faced by young adults. For this purpose, the housing challenge around the world, in Turkey and Istanbul, has been presented. Based on the fact that housing accessibility is at the root of the housing challenge, the problem of housing accessibility is discussed in the context of changing demographic structure, affordability, and accessibility to qualified housing. This study highlights the incompatibility of the existing housing supply with changing household structures, income distributions, and lifestyles and demonstrates the growing demand for smaller housing units. Demographic changes such as the decrease in household size, the increase in the number of individuals living alone, and the aging population, as well as the increase in the number of divorces and the desire of young adults in the early stages of their careers to live in the city center, highlight the need for small, affordable, and functional housing. However, the existing housing stock is far from meeting these changing needs. Therefore, it is critical that housing policies take into account the economic and social needs of young adults and create more accessible and affordable solutions. As a result, the challenges young adults face in the housing market affect not only their individual well-being but also the economic and social dynamics of cities. The study found that smaller dwelling size can offer an important solution that supports not only the physical need for shelter but also the social and economic cohesion of young adults in metropolitan areas. The original contribution of this study to the literature is that it reveals the negative effects of the lack of planning of housing provision in accordance with current demographic and economic conditions on housing accessibility and, in this context, offers solutions for the development of user-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable housing policies.

 The purpose of this study is to explore the current housing challenges faced by young adults. For this purpose, the housing challenge around the world, in Turkey and Istanbul, has been presented. Based on the fact that housing accessibility is at the root of the housing challenge, the problem of housing accessibility is discussed in the context of changing demographic structure, affordability, and accessibility to qualified housing. This study highlights the incompatibility of the existing housing supply with changing household structures, income distributions, and lifestyles and demonstrates the growing demand for smaller housing units. Demographic changes such as the decrease in household size, the increase in the number of individuals living alone, and the aging population, as well as the increase in the number of divorces and the desire of young adults in the early stages of their careers to live in the city center, highlight the need for small, affordable, and functional housing. However, the existing housing stock is far from meeting these changing needs. Therefore, it is critical that housing policies take into account the economic and social needs of young adults and create more accessible and affordable solutions. As a result, the challenges young adults face in the housing market affect not only their individual well-being but also the economic and social dynamics of cities. The study found that smaller dwelling size can offer an important solution that supports not only the physical need for shelter but also the social and economic cohesion of young adults in metropolitan areas. The original contribution of this study to the literature is that it reveals the negative effects of the lack of planning of housing provision in accordance with current demographic and economic conditions on housing accessibility and, in this context, offers solutions for the development of user-oriented, inclusive, and sustainable housing policies.

 Bu çalışmanın amacı İstanbuldaki genç yetişkinlerin konut sorununu güncel boyutlarıyla tartışmaktır. Bunun için öncelikle Dünyada, Türkiyede ve İstanbulda konut sorunu ortaya konulmuştur. Konut sorununun temelinde konuta erişilebilirlik sorunu olmasından yola çıkarak konuta erişilebilirlik sorunu değişen demografik yapı, ekonomik erişilebilirlik ve nitelikli konuta erişilebilirlik bağlamında tartışılmıştır. Çalışma, mevcut konut arzının değişen hane halkı yapıları, gelir dağılımı ve yaşam tarzları ile uyumsuzluğunu vurgulayarak özellikle küçük konutlara olan talebin giderek arttığını ortaya koymaktadır. Hane halkı büyüklüğündeki azalma, yalnız yaşayan bireylerin artışı ve yaşlanan nüfus gibi demografik değişimler ile birlikte boşanma sayısında meydana gelen artış ve henüz kariyerlerinin başlarında olan genç yetişkinlerin kent merkezinde yaşama isteği, küçük, ekonomik ve işlevsel konutların gerekliliğini ön plana çıkarmaktadır. Ancak, mevcut konut stoku bu değişen ihtiyaçları karşılamaktan uzaktır. Bu sebeple konut politikalarının, genç yetişkinlerin ekonomik ve sosyal ihtiyaçlarını göz önünde bulundurarak daha erişilebilir ve uygun fiyatlı çözümler üretmesi kritik bir gereklilik olarak ortaya çıkmaktadır. Sonuç olarak genç yetişkinlerin konut piyasasında karşılaştığı zorluklar, yalnızca bireysel refahlarını değil, aynı zamanda kentlerin ekonomik ve sosyal dinamiklerini de etkilemektedir. Çalışma, küçük konutların sadece fiziksel barınma ihtiyacını değil, aynı zamanda modern kent yaşamında bireylerin sosyal ve ekonomik uyumunu destekleyen önemli bir çözüm sunabileceğini ortaya çıkarmıştır. Bu çalışmanın literatüre orijinal katkısı, günümüzde konut sunumunun güncel demografik ve ekonomik koşullara uygun şekilde planlanmamasının, konut erişilebilirliği üzerindeki olumsuz etkilerini ortaya koyması ve bu bağlamda, kullanıcı odaklı, kapsayıcı ve sürdürülebilir konut politikalarının geliştirilmesine yönelik çözüm önerileri sunmasıdır.

Makale detayları

Young Adults' Accessible and Affordable Housing Challenge in Istanbul

Yazarlar:

Ömer Faruk Ertürk | Ilkim Markoc

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

EREN Issue 6, pp.9-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343560

pISSN:

3023-431X

Housing Challenge

Accessible Housing

Changing Demographic Structure

Affordable Housing

Qualified HousingKonut Sorunu

Konuta Erişilebilirlik

Değişen Demografik Yapı

Ekonomik Erişilebilirlik

Nitelikli Konut

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ömer Faruk Ertürk | Ilkim Markoc

Yayıncı: Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar: Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi: EREN Issue 6, pp.9-25

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001343560

pISSN: 3023-431X

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ömer Faruk Ertürk | Ilkim Markoc

Yayıncı:

Bitlis Eren University

Ana Başlıklar:

Sosyoloji (Diğer)

Dergi:

EREN Issue 6, pp.9-25

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001343560

pISSN:

3023-431X