The Missing Link Between Disaster Memory and Planning: The Stage Gap in Hatay and Social Behavior

Project no: 126K219

Project Title: The Missing Link Between Disaster Memory and Planning: Phase Gaps and Social Behaviors in Hatay

Funding Organization: TÜBİTAK

Project Director: Dr. Fatma Sezgi MAMAKLI

Researchers: Dr. Selen GÜLER

Project Duration: 12 months (September 2026 – September 2027)

Budget: 114.800,00 TL

 

The project examines how disaster experiences shape collective memory in Hatay following the February 6, 2023 earthquakes and explores the relationship between disaster memory and post-disaster planning processes. By investigating gaps between different stages of post-disaster recovery and associated social behaviors, it aims to identify how disaster memory can contribute to more inclusive and community-centered planning approaches.