Sosyoekonomi, cilt.33, sa.63, ss.213-244, 2025 (ESCI)
One of the critical issues within the scope of development activities is rural development. In this study, the activities conducted by the Republic of Türkiye in the field of rural development in the field of rural settlement and rural construction are the subject. Within the scope of the study, support decisions for rural areas in development plans and projects developed for rural settlements and settlements were examined. To achieve sustainable rural development, the places that need to be found in rural settlements were reviewed through the field study, especially for the rural settlements near the Kayseri Yamula Dam. Thus, it aims to create sustainable rural settlement areas necessary for sustainable rural development. In light of the data obtained, suggestions were made about the studies that should be done within the scope of sustainable rural development. It is hoped that this study will contribute to other studies.