Assessing Urbanization Dynamics in Turkey’s Marmara Region Using CORINE Data between 2006 and 2018

This study investigated the urban growth dynamics of regions. The area was Marmara Region, one most densely populated and ecologically diverse areas in Turkey. Using CORINE land cover data for 2006, 2012, 2018, utilized multiple correspondence analyses cluster analyses, to analyze changes. resulting maps, visualized GIS, revealed rapid transformation regional structure, formerly comprised four distinct areas, into a more complex which densification sprawl occur simultaneously. Our findings demonstrated dissonance between spatial Region during period, capacity scope simultaneously initiated policies mega-projects. uncoordinated approach has endangered region’s sustainable development. paper, therefore, discusses importance use planning transboundary collaboration Beyond local case, results contribute critical theories by linking theory practice.