Cities with dense populations are the most affected by the negative impacts of human-induced global climate change. Increasing population density and urban population growth have led to increased anthropogenic activities in cities. As a result of this situation, urban risks and threats have started to increase.
The housing problem in cities, increasing factories, waste, and destruction of nature have led to an increase in the destructive effects of climate change. With the gradual depletion of resources, cities have become more fragile and vulnerable. Unconscious activities to meet consumption needs have started to harm the city, the environment, and people. When the source of the problem is examined, it is seen that a solution can be reached by durably designing cities. In this context, a comprehensive literature review has been conducted on the extent to which architecturally designed and implemented urban models are at the point of adapting to the fight against climate change. Carbon-neutral cities, smart cities, slow cities, ecological cities, compact cities, green cities, and resilient city models were analyzed. A wide range of literature has been provided on the cities where these urban models are applied and the benefits they provide in mitigating the effects of climate change.
As a result of the study, it was concluded that resilient cities are an important preparation and capacity-building step that should be emphasized and developed in the climate change risk management process. It is agreed that resilient cities are an important adaptation process in reducing climate change and related disaster risks.