An Analysis of the Urbanization Process from the Republican Period to Present: The Case of Odunluk Neighborhood in Nilüfer District, Bursa Province

Abstract

Bursa is an ancient city that hosted various civilizations throughout history. During the Republican Era, Bursa itself grew and expended. Especially starting from the second half of 20th century, Bursa’s population increased through migration and the city entered a rapid industrialization era. Built principally on the east-west axis, the city continued to expend mainly towards West. Such growth transformed especially Nilüfer district, situated on the West of the center. Odunluk, a neighborhood in Nilüfer district which transformed during this process. This work focuses on architectural, urban and spatial transformation of Odunluk during the first century of Turkish Republic. The change was analyzed through photographs, satellite images, records and maps of the area. At the end of the study, Odunluk’s transformation was compiled in four main dimensions: materials, building height, density and housing typology. Having transformed in all four dimensions, Odunluk became a new, central urban zone. This work was orally presented at Gazi University Mimar Kemaleddin Bey Symposium at December 27th-29th 2023 in Ankara.

Keywords

• bursa
• building density
• odunluk
• transformation

Supporting Institution

Gazi University Faculty of Architecture Department of Architecture

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