Research Article

THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA

Volume: 8 Number: 1 June 30, 2026
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THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA

Abstract

With today’s increasing urbanization, mass housing areas have become critically important for the quality of life of individuals. In this context, green spaces in mass housing areas are noteworthy for their positive effects on residents' social interaction and health. This study aims to investigate the green space usage habits of residents living in the Çölgüzeli TOKİ 2nd Stage housing complex in Barış Neighborhood, Kayapınar District, Diyarbakır Province, and the effects of green spaces on their perceptions of social interaction and health. Using a quantitative research method, data were collected from participants through surveys. The study aims to show that green spaces play an important role in strengthening social bonds among residents of mass housing and improving their physical and mental well-being. The findings offer important implications for designing more livable, social, and healthy green spaces in future mass housing projects.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Landscape Design, Landscape Architecture (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2026

Submission Date

January 13, 2026

Acceptance Date

March 8, 2026

Published in Issue

Year 2026 Volume: 8 Number: 1

APA
Bilen, M., & Koç, C. (2026). THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), 8(1), 30-40. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1862377
AMA
1.Bilen M, Koç C. THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA. JOLARP. 2026;8(1):30-40. doi:10.56629/paud.1862377
Chicago
Bilen, Mervan, and Canan Koç. 2026. “THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 8 (1): 30-40. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1862377.
EndNote
Bilen M, Koç C (June 1, 2026) THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 8 1 30–40.
IEEE
[1]M. Bilen and C. Koç, “THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA”, JOLARP, vol. 8, no. 1, pp. 30–40, June 2026, doi: 10.56629/paud.1862377.
ISNAD
Bilen, Mervan - Koç, Canan. “THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP) 8/1 (June 1, 2026): 30-40. https://doi.org/10.56629/paud.1862377.
JAMA
1.Bilen M, Koç C. THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA. JOLARP. 2026;8:30–40.
MLA
Bilen, Mervan, and Canan Koç. “THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA”. JOURNAL OF LANDSCAPE RESEARCH AND PRACTICES (JOLARP), vol. 8, no. 1, June 2026, pp. 30-40, doi:10.56629/paud.1862377.
Vancouver
1.Mervan Bilen, Canan Koç. THE ROLE OF GREEN SPACES ON SOCIAL INTERACTION AND HEALTH IN THE ÇÖLGÜZELİ (DİYARBAKIR) MASS HOUSING AREA. JOLARP. 2026 Jun. 1;8(1):30-4. doi:10.56629/paud.1862377