A Study on the Evaluation of City Identity in Terms of Spatial Quality Throughout History (Taksim Square)

Authors : Hande Çınar Altınçekiç, Berna Ergin, Merve Tanfer

Pages : 132-148

Doi:10.17474/acuofd.26010

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Publication Date : 2015-01-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Taksim square is an energy center that people meet, and a significant urban focus which has found an important place on people’s mind thanks to its association with memories of the Republican Era. Throughout history the regulations has been made to control the fast growing vehicle traffic, which has been increasing in relation to population rate, and the enhancements done to meet necessities of the fast growing city parallel to the improving technology, without considering its interaction with environment, converts the square into an intersection and now it is about to lose its identity. In this study, the identity of the square and its surrounding, which has been discussed and attempted to be modified with various regulations, is discussed in terms of spatial quality parameters by starting the process of historical change and the effects of the current renewal of the square is evaluated.
Keywords : Mekân, Kentsel Mekân, Taksim Meydanı, Kent Kimliği

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