Investigation of Urban Green Spaces in the Case of Bursa Province
Abstract
Rapid population growth, irregular urbanization due to population growth, pollution is just some of the biggest problems affecting the quality of cities and has great impacts on livable cities. Quality of life is quantified by physical, social and economic characteristics of the urban environment and urban inhabitants. This research focused on green spaces in Bursa province. It is aimed to investigate the existing assets of the green spaces in Bursa province and to determine the green space requirements at the district level. The historical city core and neighborhoods with uninterrupted connection with this region in Bursa province (Osmangazi, Nilüfer, Yıldırım, Gürsu and Kestel districts) were studied as a research area. As first step, In this study, firstly, green space presence in Bursa was determined by data taken from municipalities, aerial photographs and field study. In the second step, green space values per person are calculated. Finally, district-level suggestions regarding the green spaces of the research area have been developed. In the research area, the ratio of active green spaces to urban areas is 0.066%, passive green spaces 0.072% and other green spaces 0.04%. All of the green spaces cover 0,177% of the urban area. The maximum amount of green spaces is in Osmangazi district and the least amount of green spaces is in Gürsu. Green space values per person by districts from low to high are respectively Yıldırım (1.71), Gürsu (1.90), Osmangazi (5.10), Nilüfer (9,59), and Kestel (25.06). The highest green space value per person is in Kestel district and the reason why Kestel has high value is the cemetery area (1.050.505m2) in the district. Efforts should also be made to increase active green spaces in Kestel district. Green space values per person should increase for a livable city.
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Primary Language
English
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Journal Section
Research Article
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Publication Date
December 15, 2018
Submission Date
July 10, 2018
Acceptance Date
September 14, 2018
Published in Issue
Year 2018 Volume: 20 Number: 3