In Erzincan, following the 1939 and 1992 earthquakes, urban development was reshaped taking earthquake risk into account. High-rise buildings are limited in the city, while low-rise settlements, wide avenues and streets, and open spaces preserve transportation and evacuation routes.
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In Erzincan, a city that has been shaken by major earthquakes in the past, measures against earthquake risk are prioritized through low-rise construction, wide transportation routes, and a planned urban development approach.
In Erzincan, following the 1939 and 1992 earthquakes, urban development was reshaped taking earthquake risk into account. High-rise buildings are limited in the city, while low-rise settlements, wide avenues and streets, and open spaces preserve transportation and evacuation routes.