Research Article

SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE

Volume: 7 Number: 1 June 30, 2025
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SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE

Abstract

The rapid technological advancements of the 21st century have significantly transformed urban governance. Smart city frameworks have introduced innovative solutions in urban planning, mobility, energy management, and sustainability. Beyond technological infrastructure, smart cities also require ecological integration, inclusive design, and sustainable landscape strategies. This study investigates the role of landscape architecture in smart city applications within the context of mass housing developments. Through a comparative case study analysis of the Schoonschip Project in Amsterdam and the Kepez-Santral Urban Transformation Project in Antalya, the research explores how different ecological and technological strategies contribute to environmental performance, livability, and social cohesion. The findings reveal that landscape design plays a central role in the success of smart city initiatives by facilitating rainwater management, climate regulation, and inclusive public space creation. While Schoonschip exemplifies micro-scale, water-based smart systems, Kepez-Santral demonstrates the macro-scale integration of green infrastructure in rapidly urbanizing regions. The study concludes that hybrid approaches combining circular resource management with large-scale ecological planning are essential for the future of mass housing in Türkiye.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Land and Water Resources in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Design

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2025

Submission Date

March 18, 2025

Acceptance Date

June 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 1

APA
Çelik, F. T., & Benliay, A. (2025). SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), 7(1), 13-20. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1660584
AMA
1.Çelik FT, Benliay A. SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE. JOLARP. 2025;7(1):13-20. doi:10.56629/paud.1660584
Chicago
Çelik, Furkan Tahsin, and Ahmet Benliay. 2025. “SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7 (1): 13-20. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1660584.
EndNote
Çelik FT, Benliay A (June 1, 2025) SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7 1 13–20.
IEEE
[1]F. T. Çelik and A. Benliay, “SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE”, JOLARP, vol. 7, no. 1, pp. 13–20, June 2025, doi: 10.56629/paud.1660584.
ISNAD
Çelik, Furkan Tahsin - Benliay, Ahmet. “SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7/1 (June 1, 2025): 13-20. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1660584.
JAMA
1.Çelik FT, Benliay A. SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE. JOLARP. 2025;7:13–20.
MLA
Çelik, Furkan Tahsin, and Ahmet Benliay. “SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), vol. 7, no. 1, June 2025, pp. 13-20, doi:10.56629/paud.1660584.
Vancouver
1.Furkan Tahsin Çelik, Ahmet Benliay. SMART CITY APPLICATIONS AND THE ROLE OF LANDSCAPE DESIGN IN MASS HOUSING: THE FUTURE OF URBAN LIFE. JOLARP. 2025 Jun. 1;7(1):13-20. doi:10.56629/paud.1660584