In this study, natural and artificial patches and corridors as the elements of the urban green areas system were identified using land use map of the year of 2014 in order to reveal the structure of open and green spaces in the Bornova district. The structure of aforementioned elements of the open and green space system was analyzed using eight landscape metrics, which are Class Area (CA), Number of Patches (NP), Proportion of Landscape (PLAND), Landscape Shape Index (LSI), Mean Patch Size (AREA_MN), Mean Proximity index (PROX_AM), Radius of Gyration (GYRATE_AM) and Nearest Neighbor Distance (ENN_AM). It was determined that the ratio of potential elements of the open and green space system, patches and corridors in the urban development area was 45% (43% patch, 2% corridor) in total. Moreover, patches and corridors with predominantly natural character were randomly scattered throughout the urban landscape and showed a very low continuity. In conclusion, there was no interconnected system of open and green spaces in the study area, quality and quantity of the existing urban open and green spaces were not very promising but there was an important reserve of open and green spaces on the fringes of the Bornova district that can be used for establishing a future green infrastructure.
Primary Language | Turkish |
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Subjects | Agricultural Engineering |
Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | April 1, 2018 |
Submission Date | July 17, 2017 |
Published in Issue | Year 2018 |
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