Affiliation:
1. Tekirdağ Namık Kemal Üniversitesi
Abstract
This study analyses the relationship between cities, governance, and sustainable development. It emphasizes the importance of local governments in providing effective services and contributing to development. The study examines the concepts of city, urbanization, and sustainable development and the relationship between them. The impact of urbanization on economic growth and demographic changes is emphasized and discussed. The study employs a qualitative methodology and includes a development-based content analysis of local government legislation in Türkiye. The study also emphasizes the role of metropolitan governments in urban development and the need for development-oriented legislation and concludes with the suggestion that the legislation regulating local government institutions should be redesigned to prioritize economic development and sustainable practices.