Challenges in Rebuilding After Natural Disasters

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In Istanbul, the costs of reinforcing or replacing buildings post-disaster are often too high for residents who are unable to afford rent, let alone new property. This leads to a situation where displaced people from earthquakes struggle to find affordable housing elsewhere in the country. The government's promise to build new houses as a solution to the housing shortage post-earthquake has not been fulfilled, leaving many in temporary container homes provided by the government due to the unaffordable rental prices across Turkey.

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