Evaluation of Satisfaction with the Yomra Coastline in Trabzon

Authors : Alper Uzunali, Hüseyin Emre Yılmaz

Pages : 102-111

Doi:10.51552/peyad.1761244

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Publication Date : 2025-12-31

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :This study explores user satisfaction with the coastal promenade in Yomra, Trabzon, completed in 2021, and how tourist presence affects that satisfaction. Survey data indicate that most users are local residents who are generally pleased with the new coastal area. However, the presence of tourists—particularly from culturally different backgrounds—lowers overall satisfaction. Yomra has become a major destination for Arab tourism over the past 20 years, contributing to rapid development but also creating challenges in the shared use of public spaces. The findings highlight the importance of coastal areas in the city–coast relationship, while also showing that cultural differences among users can weaken this connection. As a result, coastal planning should not only focus on user needs and participatory approaches but also consider the cultural and social dynamics of tourism to ensure inclusive and sustainable public space management.
Keywords : Kıyı Alanları, Kıyı Kullanımları, Memnuniyet, Turizm, Yomra

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