Research Article

OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE

Volume: 7 Number: 2 December 31, 2025
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OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE

Abstract

Urban conservation areas are not only significant for preserving historical fabric but also for maintaining urban continuity through the protection of open and green spaces. However, in Türkiye, urban open and green spaces are often overlooked in the planning notes and explanatory reports of conservation development plans. This omission results in a protection-oriented planning approach that neglects the dimensions of landscape and spatial quality. This study discusses the representation of open and green space designs within the planning process of urban conservation areas through a comparative analysis of the Urla Urban Conservation Area and its transition zone. The research examines the planning decisions, notes, and explanatory reports related to the Urla area, supported by on-site observations and land-use analyses. The findings reveal that open and green spaces within the conservation area stand out with their aesthetic, historical, and ecological values, whereas these qualities are not systematically reflected in planning documents. The study suggests that landscape principles and approaches regarding open and green spaces should be explicitly incorporated into the planning notes and reports of conservation development plans. In doing so, conservation planning can move beyond a solely physical protection perspective toward a holistic approach that emphasizes spatial quality, ecological continuity, and the cultural landscape as an integral part of urban heritage.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Landscape Architecture (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 31, 2025

Submission Date

November 7, 2025

Acceptance Date

December 5, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 7 Number: 2

APA
Koçak, E. (2025). OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), 7(2), 115-123. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1819454
AMA
1.Koçak E. OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE. JOLARP. 2025;7(2):115-123. doi:10.56629/paud.1819454
Chicago
Koçak, Eda. 2025. “OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7 (2): 115-23. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1819454.
EndNote
Koçak E (December 1, 2025) OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7 2 115–123.
IEEE
[1]E. Koçak, “OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE”, JOLARP, vol. 7, no. 2, pp. 115–123, Dec. 2025, doi: 10.56629/paud.1819454.
ISNAD
Koçak, Eda. “OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 7/2 (December 1, 2025): 115-123. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1819454.
JAMA
1.Koçak E. OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE. JOLARP. 2025;7:115–123.
MLA
Koçak, Eda. “OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), vol. 7, no. 2, Dec. 2025, pp. 115-23, doi:10.56629/paud.1819454.
Vancouver
1.Eda Koçak. OPEN AND GREEN SPACE DESIGNS IN URBAN CONSERVATION AREAS: A DISCUSSION BASED ON THE CASE OF URLA URBAN CONSERVATION AREA AND ITS TRANSITION ZONE. JOLARP. 2025 Dec. 1;7(2):115-23. doi:10.56629/paud.1819454