Abstract
Migration still plays an important role today and can occur between countries and settlements for different reasons. One of the types of migration is counter-urbanisation. This study examines the impact of COVID-19 on the communal needs and physical structure of the countryside, focusing on counter-urbanisation. In this context, semi-structured interviews were conducted in 17 villages in Turkey, and the observation method was utilised. Results show a trend of retirees participating in counter-urbanisation activities during the pandemic by focusing on the countryside’s survival function. In the post-pandemic period, refuge qualities emerged due to their tendency to return. With this counter-urbanisation, the increase in the population of rural areas renders the existing organisational structures inadequate in terms of communal services and brings new needs to the agenda.
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