Investigation of the Change of Edirne City Centre Texture in Historical Periods by Space Syntax Method

Abstract

Urbans are spaces where human activities and lifestyles are formed and where structural, physical and social elements interact with each other. These spaces are complex and dynamic systems that reflect the historical, cultural, economic and political context of the city.They enable people to facilitate and sustain their housing ,work, educational, entertainment and social activities.They also include structural elements such as green zones, infrastructure and transportation systems. Urban morphology, on the other hand, examines the formation of the texture and components of urban space and the change of these components over time. The aim of this study is to reveal the accessibility and legibility of the street network of Edirne city center in different historical periods through the integration values of the street network in different historical periods with Space Syntax, which is a morphological analysis method, and simultaneously to reveal the space-use relationship in the context of the historical background of the city. In the context of the study, a historical background reading has been made in order to understand the changes in the urban fabric. Within the framework of the historical process from the foundation of the city to the present day, significant breaking points of the city have been identified. Maps from the years 1855, 1918, 1947, 1975 and 2023 has been analyzed and the change of urban space has been tried to be revealed in the analysis.

Keywords

• Urban morphology
• space syntax method
• historical background
• pedestrian movement

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