Master Plan Compliance of Turkish University Campuses: A Functional Land Use Assessment via Satellite Imagery
Öz
Universities build their campuses based on master plans and strategic development plans. These plans are crucial as they define circulation systems, allocate functional building zones, and outline the relationships between buildings and open spaces at an urban design scale. The expectation is that buildings and open spaces will be developed under these guidelines over time. However, discrepancies between actual campus development and the original master plans are frequently observed, often accompanied by functional changes to the built environment. In Turkey, a significant expansion in higher education took place post-2006, marked by the establishment of around 140 universities. This growth emphasized the importance of master planning in ensuring functional and spatial coherence in campus design. Despite this, variations in adherence to master plans have been widely observed, leading to questions about the effectiveness and flexibility of these plans in addressing evolving needs. This study aims to compare campus developments with their respective master plans and focuses on a group of universities established in the same region and period. By analysing this compliance, the research identifies differences or similarities in campus development based on functional groups of buildings. Data from seven universities, including master plans and satellite imagery from different regions of Turkey where master plans are available, are examined using an index system. This analysis shows current challenges and gaps in campus planning to contribute to the development of more effective strategies. It ultimately aims to evaluate the elements of success and failure in campus planning and to provide recommendations to improve future planning processes.
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Mimari Mühendislik
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Şevval Ezgi Topal
0009-0000-1968-8843
Türkiye
Yayımlanma Tarihi
11 Eylül 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
28 Kasım 2025
Kabul Tarihi
26 Aralık 2025
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 29 Sayı: 5