SYNTHESIS
1/100.000 and 1/25.000 scale synthesis were made. The current conditions are used in synthesis. In general, the study is mainly focused on the development of tourism, logistic and agricultural. Based on the SWOT Analysis, attempts have been made to identify their existing potentials and potential risks in the future threats.
DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
1/100,000 and 1/25,000 development proposal maps were created by making use of region analyzes, SWOT analysis, synthesis work, strategic axis creation, determination of goals, strategy development and project production. Project points are determined and shown on the map.
STRATEGIC AXES WITH GOALS, STRATEGIES, PROJECTS
SA1.Use and development tourism potential.
Goal 1.1. Diversifying and advertising tourism.
S1.1.1. Assessment of health tourism and informing about the content of healing waters.
P1.1.1.1. Creating a brochure about the healing source of the healing waters of İğdir and Güneysu.
S1.1.2. Creation and marketing of environmentally friendly coastal tourism.
P1.1.2.1. Ensuring the blue flag criteria of the existing coast.
S1.1.3. Determination and advertising of highland tourism, eco-tourism, historical and cultural tourism points.
P1.1.3.1. Restoration and advertisement of historical sites (Gözne Castle, Çukurkeşlik Kaya Church etc.).
P1.1.3.2. Advertising highland areas (Arslanköy, Bekiralanı, Fındıkpınarı, etc.) and natural beauties (Hangediği, Çukurkeşlik Canyon, Hamzabeyli Waterfall, etc.).
S1.1.4. Developing sports tourism by determining surfing, sailing, parachuting, water skiing, rafting, etc. water sports points.
P1.1.4.1. Establishment of a water sports club on the Mersin beach.
S1.1.5. Arrangement of new festivals and festival grounds.
P1.1.5.1. Creation of the festival area in the coastal area in Mersin Center.
Goal 1.2. Developing tourism areas and using them for economic contribution.
S1.2.1. Development of yacht tourism.
P1.2.1.1. Advertising and marketing of Mersin Marina as the largest marina in the Mediterranean.
P1.2.1.2. Renovation of Çamlıbel Marina, increasing yacht capacity and ensuring its former activity.
P1.2.1.3. Creation of bay routes for yacht tourism.
S1.2.2. Developing health, coastal, highland, eco-tourism, creating hotels and camping areas.
P1.2.2.1. Thermal hotel in İğdir and Güneysu healing waters.
P1.2.2.2. Creating campsites and camping routes in the highlands.
S1.2.3. Introducing and keeping alive the flavors, products, natural areas, historical places, cultural heritage unique to Mersin.
P1.2.3.1. Making a promotional film for Mersin.
SA2.Use and development of logistics, transportation, energy potentials
Goal 2.1. Development of transport networks connected to the port.
S2.1.1. Establishment of port-airport transportation network.
P2.1.1.1. Creation of a railway between the Mersin International Port and Adana airport.
S2.1.2. Increasing the railway routes connected to the port.
P2.1.2.1. Connecting the railway reaching the port with other districts of Mersin.
Goal 2.2. Strengthening and more effective use of Mersin Port.
S2.2.1. Increasing ship service capacity.
P2.2.1.1. Expansion of the existing dock.
S2.2.2. Increasing the port's Middle East routes
P2.2.2.1. Addition of new middle east routes
S2.2.3. Increasing the storage capacity of the port.
P2.2.3.1. Creation of new warehouse areas for the port.
Goal 2.3. Creation of new road connections in the region.
S2.3.1. New road networks to settlements in the north.
P2.3.1.1. Continuing the existing Mersin-Gözne highway to Sadiye district.
S2.3.2. New road links for access to tourist hotspots.
P2.3.2.1. Completion of Mersin-Gözne road in connection with tourism points.
SA.3. Developing the industrial sector and using its potential, operating existing mines.
Goal 3.1. Development of the agri-food industry.
S3.1.1. Establishment of an agri-food industry area close to agricultural lands.
P3.1.1.1. Focusing on the agriculture-food industry in the 3rd Organized Industry in Bahçeli.
Goal 3.2. Planned use of existing mines without polluting the environment
S3.2.1. Extraction and processing of mines.
P3.2.1.1. Creation of mining enterprises close to mining operation.
SA4. Sustainable use and protection of nature and natural resources.
Goal 4.1: Efficient use of natural resources, ensuring their sustainability and protection.
S4.1.1. Planned use and protection of streams.
P4.1.1.1. Controlled use of Mezitli, Efrenk and Deliçay streams for irrigation purposes.
S4.1.2. Supporting the fishing industry and identifying fishing areas.
P4.1.2.1. Renovating and increasing the capacity of the fishermen's shelter.
P4.1.2.2. Controlled use of the fishing sea area.
Goal 4.2. Conservation of endemic species and wildlife (Taurus Mountains).
S4.2.1. Identification of endemic species and wildlife areas.
P4.2.1.1. Controlling and restricting access to wildlife.
Goal 4.3. Activities aimed at ensuring the sustainability of nature.
S4.3.1. Cleaning the beaches and sea.
P4.3.1.1. Aquaculture research center to improve fisheries and marine sanitation.
SA5.Developing the agricultural sector and ensuring the sustainability of agricultural lands
Goal 5.1. Ensuring the use of streams with irrigation water characteristics for agricultural purposes.
S5.1.1. Creation of irrigation facilities and irrigation systems.
P5.1.1.1. Establishing an irrigation system at the intensively cultivated points of the Mezitli, Efrenk and Deliçay streams.
Goal 5.2. Ensuring diversity in agricultural products and supporting production.
S5.2.1. Supporting production in citrus cultivation.
P5.2.1.1. Construction of cold storage for citrus products.
S5.2.2. Soil quality and irrigation capacity control in agricultural lands.
P5.2.2.1. Establishment of soil and water control centers in agricultural lands.
S5.2.3. Supporting and promoting the production of industrial products in agriculture.
P5.2.3.1. Production of industrial products by geothermal greenhouse cultivation.
SA6. Improving the quality of life and ensuring the accessibility of social facilities.
Goal 6.1. Eliminating the deficiencies of social facilities and ensuring their accessibility by the public.
S6.1.1. Making the missing and insufficient facilities and ensuring its balanced distribution.
P6.1.1.1. Construction of new public hospitals.
Goal 6.2. Ensuring and facilitating urban transportation opportunities.
S6.2.2. Development of public transportation systems.
P6.2.1.1. Creation of metro line.
S6.2.3. Creating and promoting sustainable, environmentally friendly transport opportunities.
P6.2.3.1. Creation of municipal bicycle rental points.
P6.2.3.2. Creation of bike paths.
SA7. Prevention of environmental pollution and use of renewable energy sources.
Goal 7.1. Establishment of waste collection facilities.
S7.1.1. Establishment of waste facilities for residences and factories.
P7.1.1.1. Establishment of waste collection points in neighborhoods.
P7.1.1.2. Establishment of waste facility for factories in the field of industry.
Goal 7.2. Use of clean energy sources that do not pollute the environment.
S7.2.1. Use of solar panels in residences.
P7.2.1.1. Establishment of solar energy system in newly built houses and existing houses.
