Sakin Şehirlerde Sürdürülebilirliğin Metaforik Açıdan Karşılaştırılması
Comparison of Sustainability in Cittaslows from a Metaphorical Perspective

Summary/Abstract: As the relationship between sustainability and local values is understood in cittaslows, the movement is more embraced. The more this understanding is adopted, the greater the sustainability of cittaslows.This study, which aims to measure the perception of Taraklı and Yalvaç people in terms of metaphorical on Cittaslow Movement and dimensions of sustainable development, was carried out with qualitative research method. In this study, where case study research approach is adopted, easy-accessible case sampling is preferred among purposeful sampling methods. The data of the study were collected from12 people by semi-structured interview technique. According to the findings, it was concluded that there was a considerable awareness among the people of Taraklı about Cittaslow movement, but this movement was not sufficiently expanded in Yalvaç. In addition, sustainable local development for all dimensions in Taraklı, where traditional handicrafts and local products have started to gain valuethrough cittaslow approach, has a positive course. On the other hand, it was concluded that in Yalvaç,the criteria of Cittaslow, which are essential and important for the region, were not sufficiently extended and applied. It was also found that the values of the region are disappearing in Yalvaç.

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