Erenoğlu, Ramazan CüneytErenoğlu, Oya2025-01-272025-01-2720141478-46291751-7680https://doi.org/10.1680/ensu.13.00022https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12428/24991The magnitude 7.4 Izmit earthquake in north-west Turkey in 1999 resulted in 17 127 deaths, 43 959 injuries and extensive property and infrastructure damage. The event highlighted a national lack of seismic design and construction codes. After recovering from the initial effects of the Izmit earthquake, work started on a national earthquake strategy and action plan by public organisations, institutions, academics and practitioners. This paper provides an overview of the efforts to date to achieve safe, earthquake-resilient and sustainable urban infrastructure in Turkey.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccessdisaster engineeringmanagementrisk & probability analysisArticle167521622710.1680/ensu.13.00022Q3WOS:0003433862000052-s2.0-84912564931Q2