ABSTRACT
This study investigates the reasons behind the current immoral practices in land development in Turkey. In this vein, this article’s aim is to provide a comprehensive framework for the issues revolving around land ethics. In this regard, three main reasons are put forward to comprehend the reasons behind immoral practices in land development. The first of these reasons is that the conception of civilization has deteriorated due to the Turkey’s Westernization process. The second main reason is that legal and administrative regulations are both incompatible with Turkish society and lag behind social reality. The third main reason is the desire to realize a model of development based on rent. After having evaluated the current situation in Turkey, the conclusion suggests, in order to solve this problem, that a (re)conception of what a city is and what its functions is required, especially a conception which is both sufficient in terms of civilization and one in which public welfare is prioritized.