Assessing the accessibility standards of urban green spaces: A case study of Siirt

Ayşe Ünal; Safa Alkanjo

Makale detayları

Assessing the accessibility standards of urban green spaces: A case study of Siirt

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Ünal | Safa Alkanjo

Yayıncı:

Yozgat Bozok University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ulaştırma Mühendisliği

Dergi:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.94-103

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341089

pISSN:

3023-4298

Anahtar kelimeler:

Özet:

 Urban open-green spaces are important public areas where people socialize and interact, bringing together individuals from various social classes and cultures. However, as is the case worldwide, the challenges faced by disabled individuals and their families remain one of the fundamental issues in Turkey. Making urban spaces accessible to all members of society, including children, the elderly, and especially disabled individuals, is a requirement for a sustainable and inclusive urbanization approach. Therefore, in the design and construction of urban green spaces, the physical disabilities of individuals must be considered, and these spaces should be made accessible to everyone. Physical facilities that prevent visually and physically disabled individuals from being present independently and actively in green spaces should be improved. Ramps, pedestrian paths, stairs, and open space standards are among the key elements regarding accessibility. This study aims to examine the accessibility of Kızlar Tepesi and Siirt Millet Garden parks in Siirt province. The evaluation was carried out by comparing the current status of the parks with universal accessibility standards; in particular, the physical features of ramps, pedestrian paths, and green areas were analyzed. The findings revealed the limitations disabled individuals face when using these spaces, and solutions have been proposed. As a result, significant deficiencies in accessibility were identified in both parks. While issues such as steep roads and inadequate seating areas are prominent in Kızlar Tepesi Park, it was determined that Siirt Millet Garden, despite its modern design, requires improvements in certain areas. This study aims to offer more equitable and accessible living spaces by suggesting inclusive and accessible park designs to local governments and designers, enabling disabled individuals to use these spaces more independently.

 Urban open-green spaces are important public areas where people socialize and interact, bringing together individuals from various social classes and cultures. However, as is the case worldwide, the challenges faced by disabled individuals and their families remain one of the fundamental issues in Turkey. Making urban spaces accessible to all members of society, including children, the elderly, and especially disabled individuals, is a requirement for a sustainable and inclusive urbanization approach. Therefore, in the design and construction of urban green spaces, the physical disabilities of individuals must be considered, and these spaces should be made accessible to everyone. Physical facilities that prevent visually and physically disabled individuals from being present independently and actively in green spaces should be improved. Ramps, pedestrian paths, stairs, and open space standards are among the key elements regarding accessibility. This study aims to examine the accessibility of Kızlar Tepesi and Siirt Millet Garden parks in Siirt province. The evaluation was carried out by comparing the current status of the parks with universal accessibility standards; in particular, the physical features of ramps, pedestrian paths, and green areas were analyzed. The findings revealed the limitations disabled individuals face when using these spaces, and solutions have been proposed. As a result, significant deficiencies in accessibility were identified in both parks. While issues such as steep roads and inadequate seating areas are prominent in Kızlar Tepesi Park, it was determined that Siirt Millet Garden, despite its modern design, requires improvements in certain areas. This study aims to offer more equitable and accessible living spaces by suggesting inclusive and accessible park designs to local governments and designers, enabling disabled individuals to use these spaces more independently.

 Urban open-green spaces are important public areas where people socialize and interact, bringing together individuals from various social classes and cultures. However, as is the case worldwide, the challenges faced by disabled individuals and their families remain one of the fundamental issues in Turkey. Making urban spaces accessible to all members of society, including children, the elderly, and especially disabled individuals, is a requirement for a sustainable and inclusive urbanization approach. Therefore, in the design and construction of urban green spaces, the physical disabilities of individuals must be considered, and these spaces should be made accessible to everyone. Physical facilities that prevent visually and physically disabled individuals from being present independently and actively in green spaces should be improved. Ramps, pedestrian paths, stairs, and open space standards are among the key elements regarding accessibility. This study aims to examine the accessibility of Kızlar Tepesi and Siirt Millet Garden parks in Siirt province. The evaluation was carried out by comparing the current status of the parks with universal accessibility standards; in particular, the physical features of ramps, pedestrian paths, and green areas were analyzed. The findings revealed the limitations disabled individuals face when using these spaces, and solutions have been proposed. As a result, significant deficiencies in accessibility were identified in both parks. While issues such as steep roads and inadequate seating areas are prominent in Kızlar Tepesi Park, it was determined that Siirt Millet Garden, despite its modern design, requires improvements in certain areas. This study aims to offer more equitable and accessible living spaces by suggesting inclusive and accessible park designs to local governments and designers, enabling disabled individuals to use these spaces more independently.

 Kentsel açık-yeşil alanlar, toplumun farklı sosyal sınıf ve kültürlerden bireylerini bir araya getirerek insanların sosyalleştiği ve etkileşimde bulunduğu önemli kamusal mekanlardır. Ancak, tüm dünyada olduğu gibi Türkiyede de engelli bireyler ve ailelerinin karşılaştığı olumsuz koşullar, temel sorunlardan biri olmaya devam etmektedir. Kentsel mekanların, çocuklar, yaşlılar ve özellikle engelli bireyler gibi toplumun tüm üyeleri için erişilebilir hale getirilmesi, sürdürülebilir ve kapsayıcı bir kentleşme anlayışının gereğidir. Bu nedenle, kentsel yeşil alanların tasarımı ve inşasında, bireylerin fiziksel engelleri göz önünde bulundurulmalı ve bu alanlar herkes için erişilebilir hale getirilmelidir. Görme ve bedensel engelli bireylerin yeşil alanlarda bağımsız ve aktif bir şekilde bulunmalarına engel teşkil eden fiziksel donatılar iyileştirilmelidir. Rampalar, yaya yolları, merdivenler ve açık alan standartları, erişilebilirlik açısından temel unsurlar arasında yer almaktadır. Bu çalışmada, Siirt ilindeki Kızlar Tepesi ve Siirt Millet Bahçesi parklarının erişilebilirlik açısından incelenmesi amaçlanmıştır. Değerlendirme, parkların mevcut durumunun evrensel erişilebilirlik standartlarıyla karşılaştırılması yoluyla yapılmış; özellikle rampalar, yaya yolları ve yeşil alanların fiziksel donanımları analiz edilmiştir. Elde edilen bulgular, engelli bireylerin bu alanları kullanımındaki kısıtlılıkları ortaya koymuş ve çözüm önerileri sunulmuştur. Sonuç olarak, her iki parkta da erişilebilirlik açısından önemli eksiklikler tespit edilmiştir. Kızlar Tepesi Parkında yokuşlu yollar ve yetersiz oturma alanları gibi sorunlar öne çıkarken, Siirt Millet Bahçesi modern bir tasarıma sahip olmasına rağmen bazı bölgelerde iyileştirme gereksinimleri olduğu belirlenmiştir. Bu çalışma, yerel yönetimlere ve tasarımcılara, engelli bireylerin daha bağımsız bir şekilde bu alanlardan faydalanabilmelerini sağlamak amacıyla kapsayıcı ve erişilebilir park tasarımlarını önererek, daha adil ve erişilebilir yaşam alanları sunmayı hedeflemektedir.

Makale detayları

Assessing the accessibility standards of urban green spaces: A case study of Siirt

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Ünal | Safa Alkanjo

Yayıncı:

Yozgat Bozok University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ulaştırma Mühendisliği

Dergi:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.94-103

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341089

pISSN:

3023-4298

Accessibility

Urban green areas

Sustainable urbanization

Transportation planning

SiirtErişilebilirlik

Kentsel yeşil alanlar

Sürdürülebilir kentleşme

Ulaşım planlaması

Siirt

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Ayşe Ünal | Safa Alkanjo

Yayıncı: Yozgat Bozok University

Ana Başlıklar: Ulaştırma Mühendisliği

Dergi: Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.94-103

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 6/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001341089

pISSN: 3023-4298

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Ayşe Ünal | Safa Alkanjo

Yayıncı:

Yozgat Bozok University

Ana Başlıklar:

Ulaştırma Mühendisliği

Dergi:

Bozok Journal of Engineering and Architecture Vol.4 Issue 1, pp.94-103

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

6/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001341089

pISSN:

3023-4298