Mosque Use Density and Physical Environmental Characteristics around the Mosques in Historical and New Development Areas of İzmir, Turkey
Abstract
This paper aims to compare the mosque use density and
physical environmental characteristics around mosques in two types of areas: in
historical city centres and in contemporary areas in the periphery are
compared. A total of ten mosques were analyzed; seven were located in the city
centre (Kemeraltı district), three were located in new development areas
(Mavişehir-Şemikler district). Results showed differences in street network
pattern and physical environmental characteristics in two areas. In parallel, use
density was higher in historical city centres than that in contemporary areas.
Despite the methodological limitations (small sample size etc.), this study is
important in highlighting the relation between physical environment and
people’s behaviour in the case of mosque use.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
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Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Emine Duygu Kahraman
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Ebru Çubukçu
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Beyza Karasu
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Mustafa Taşçı
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Publication Date
May 5, 2017
Submission Date
February 24, 2017
Acceptance Date
April 12, 2017
Published in Issue
Year 2017 Volume: 1 Number: 1