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Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir

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Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir

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Inspired by the well-known Turkish proverb "Even if we don't visit or see it, that village is still ours", this study explored whether historical buildings in frequently visited and walkable areas are more widely recognized, or if it is possible to identify, appreciate, and preserve historically significant buildings without seeing or passing by them. Specifically, this study investigates the relationship between pedestrian density and cultural heritage perception and awareness in Izmir’s historic district. Surveys were conducted with 138 residents to evaluate their knowledge of historical buildings from the Early Republican Period (or their cultural heritage awareness) and how they perceived the aesthetic quality of both the buildings and the streets where they are located. As a walkability indicator, pedestrian density around selected historical buildings was measured via objective and subjective methods. Unobtrusive observations, such as counting the number of people at specific locations during designated time intervals were used to evaluate the actual behaviour (objective measure). Additionally, surveys were employed to understand people's tendency to walk through the streets where these buildings are located (reported behaviour / subjective measure). The results show that streets surrounding well-preserved and aesthetically prominent buildings are preferred more often by pedestrians; or vice a versa. Results also confirm that increased pedestrian density is associated with a greater awareness of cultural heritage sites. Furthermore, aesthetically appealing streets are considered more suitable for recreational walking. These findings highlight the value of walkable spaces in urban planning and cultural heritage conservation, as pedestrian experience can boost awareness of cultural heritage.

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In this research, the necessary permissions were obtained from the relevant participants (individuals, institutions and organizations) during the survey, in-depth interview, focus group interview, observation or experiment.

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Kentsel Estetik, Kentsel Tasarım, Mimari Miras ve Koruma

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

20 Mayıs 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

12 Ekim 2024

Kabul Tarihi

25 Şubat 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 4 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Uysal Üner, A., & Cubukcu, E. (2025). Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research, 4(1), 21-43. https://doi.org/10.63673/DepArch.2025.38
AMA
1.Uysal Üner A, Cubukcu E. Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research. 2025;4(1):21-43. doi:10.63673/DepArch.2025.38
Chicago
Uysal Üner, Ayça, ve Ebru Cubukcu. 2025. “Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir”. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research 4 (1): 21-43. https://doi.org/10.63673/DepArch.2025.38.
EndNote
Uysal Üner A, Cubukcu E (01 Mayıs 2025) Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research 4 1 21–43.
IEEE
[1]A. Uysal Üner ve E. Cubukcu, “Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir”, DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research, c. 4, sy 1, ss. 21–43, May. 2025, doi: 10.63673/DepArch.2025.38.
ISNAD
Uysal Üner, Ayça - Cubukcu, Ebru. “Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir”. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research 4/1 (01 Mayıs 2025): 21-43. https://doi.org/10.63673/DepArch.2025.38.
JAMA
1.Uysal Üner A, Cubukcu E. Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research. 2025;4:21–43.
MLA
Uysal Üner, Ayça, ve Ebru Cubukcu. “Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir”. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research, c. 4, sy 1, Mayıs 2025, ss. 21-43, doi:10.63673/DepArch.2025.38.
Vancouver
1.Ayça Uysal Üner, Ebru Cubukcu. Cultural Heritage Perception, Awareness and Pedestrian Density: A Case Study in İzmir. DEPARCH Journal of Design Planning and Aesthetics Research. 01 Mayıs 2025;4(1):21-43. doi:10.63673/DepArch.2025.38


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